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be delighted

VERB
exult
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rejoice
STRONG
celebrate cheer jubilate
WEAK
be elated be happy be in high spirits be jubilant be overjoyed jump for joy make merry
Antonyms
WEAK
be sad conceal grieve hide mourn
VERB
rave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gush rhapsodize
STRONG
bubble effervesce enthuse praise
WEAK
be excited be mad about be wild about carry on about cry up fall all over go on about make a to-do
Antonyms
WEAK
denounce discourage

Example Sentences

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I would be delighted if this achievement sparks the curiosity of young people who will shape the future and helps build a better world.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

He was thrilled in the way only someone who doesn’t expect to be delighted actually gets delighted — fully, without guarding it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Both are pretending to be delighted and easily confused.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

So, I'm sure Mollie, and the thousands of other parents who will receive baby bundles, will be delighted with them.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

And he’d probably be delighted to spin a little web to catch some kids sneaking in.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool