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Delighted Dɪˈlaɪtɪd Stay Dinner I’d I I’m Adjective

Word delighted
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / dɪˈlaɪtɪd / NAmE / dɪˈlaɪtɪd /
Example
  • a delighted smile
  • i'd be absolutely delighted to come.
  • ‘can you stay for dinner?’ ‘i’d be delighted (to)!’
  • i was delighted that you could stay.
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delighted

(adjective)BrE / dɪˈlaɪtɪd / NAmE / dɪˈlaɪtɪd /
  1. very pleased
    • a delighted smile
    • I'd be absolutely delighted to come.
    • ‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to)!’
    • I was delighted that you could stay.
    • She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding.
    • I was delighted with my presents.
    • He was glad he’d come.
    • She was glad when the meeting was over.
    • We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter.
    • She was very pleased with her exam results.
    • You’re coming? I’m so pleased.
    • I’m delighted at your news.
    • ‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to).’
    • proud parents
    • He was proud of himself for not giving up.
    • You’ll be relieved to know your jobs are safe.
    • I was thrilled to be invited.
    • She was not exactly thrilled at the prospect of looking after her niece.

    Extra Examples

    • He’s really delighted with his new CD player.
    • I’m delighted by your news.
    • Mrs Cartwright said she would be only too delighted to present the prizes.
    • They were highly delighted at the court’s decision.
    • ‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to).’
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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