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delighted

[dih-lahy-tid] / dɪˈlaɪ tɪd /


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There was also a perception the officials in charge of the course set-up would be delighted with the prospect.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Einbinder, 30, said it has been nice to grow alongside her character, and she was delighted with how it all fit together.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

And Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath, said they were "delighted to have it" at Longleat.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"I am delighted that the different types of analyses we did converged on very similar results, suggesting that language change must be a central component in explaining universals."

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It was well that he took every body’s joy for granted, or he might not have thought either Mr. Woodhouse or Mr. Knightley particularly delighted.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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