Meaning & Definition of word "Delighted"
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Delighted
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
adjective:
- 1. Feeling or showing great pleasure or joy.
- Example: She was delighted to receive the award for her hard work.
- 2. Highly pleased or satisfied.
- Example: The children were delighted with their new toys on Christmas morning.
- 3. Causing pleasure or joy.
- Example: The news of their engagement was a delighted surprise for the family.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'delight', which comes from Old French 'delitier', meaning 'to please' or 'to give pleasure'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
delighted to meet you:
A polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time, indicating pleasure.
delighted with:
Expressing great satisfaction or enjoyment toward something.
I'm simply delighted!:
A way to express immense joy or pleasure about a situation.
Related Words
delight:
A feeling of great pleasure.
delightful:
Causing delight; very pleasing.
delightedly:
In a manner expressing delight.
Slang Meanings of delighted
Meaning: Super happy.
Example Sentence: After the surprise party, she was super happy!
Meaning: Over the moon.
Example Sentence: He was over the moon about the new promotion.