[English] The Oxford 3000 Most Important Words
Delighted Dɪˈlaɪtɪd Stay Dinner I’d I I’m Adjective
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BrE / dɪˈlaɪtɪd / NAmE / dɪˈlaɪtɪd / |
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- 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 / - 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).’
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