delighted
Example Sentences
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"Every single week I've discovered another reason to be delighted that I live there," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Party members, delighted to have a reason to get together, have taken part in those sessions, applauded and cheered in the hall; gone wild for Farage on stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It’s rather depressing how many surprised people, upon meeting Simpson, are clearly delighted to do so; something in our “lizard brain” makes us react that way, says Mr. Mahr, and he’s on to something.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, made a career out of building illusions she delighted in dismantling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“How delighted Miss Darcy will be to receive such a letter!”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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