Synonyms for delighted


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-lahy-tid
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlaɪ tɪd

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Définition of delighted

Origin :
  • c.1200, deliten, from Old French delitier (see delight (n.)). Related: Delighted; delighting.
  • adj very happy
Example sentences :
  • At Percival's suggestion of a walk, Miss Milbrey was delighted.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I can make a horse do what I want," he said, delighted at the compliment.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • We were delighted at a change in our mode of traveling and living.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • I am more than delighted to find he has begun to take an interest in music.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Thus a new paradise of God-labour opened on the delighted eyes of Hester.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Meanwhile her mentor, Mr. Day, was delighted at the interruption of her task.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • His delighted vanity found in it the most insidious of compliments, as she had intended.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • One, a young Jesuit who had been in England, was delighted to practise his English.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Sir, I am delighted to have come here just in time to see you.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • He said but two words to me, it is true, but I was struck with them, and your daughter will be delighted with him.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

Antonyms for delighted

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