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delightedly



ADVERB
gratefully
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
rudely thanklessly unappreciatively ungratefully


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The YouTuber delightedly holds up a brown plush monster, which has been described by collectors as "cute", "ugly", "creepy" and everything in between.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2025

"This is going to be an absolute horror show," my partner, who was watching with me, said delightedly.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2023

But I got to, and he delightedly did it.”

From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2023

They smiled delightedly and their eyes widened when they opened bags from a “grandmother,” as the piroshki maker was called, offering a taste of home.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2023

Charles stood at the bar in the village inn and Charles was laughing delightedly at the funny stories the night-stranded drummers were telling.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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