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delightedly



ADVERB
gratefully
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
rudely thanklessly unappreciatively ungratefully


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For now, Harding will remain in Paris and continue at least through 2029 with Santa Cecilia — the orchestra, he delightedly notes, where the beloved former L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The YouTuber delightedly holds up a brown plush monster, which has been described by collectors as "cute", "ugly", "creepy" and everything in between.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

"This is going to be an absolute horror show," my partner, who was watching with me, said delightedly.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2023

But I got to, and he delightedly did it.”

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Mrs. Chung smiled delightedly, and April noted that her dimples were just like Elizabeth’s.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder




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