delighted

Definition

  • adjective: made very happy
  • adjective: highly pleased
  • synonyms: delightful, glad, gratified

Examples

  • The children were especially 'delighted' that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.

  • They are 'delighted' at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.

  • She's 'delighted' with her new job. [=she likes her new job very much]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) so if your country needs you to go somewhere, you go. Now, of course, going somewhere else is much easier when you know that your family are so delighted to go with you. (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING) Bruno! You're getting bigger every time I see you. It's only been a week, Nathalie. Well, perhaps it's me (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas