delighted

Example Sentences

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"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

Six were overturned by Major League Baseball’s new ABS challenge system, including back-to-back strike three challenges by Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez that delighted the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"It makes me even more delighted to have a 35-year-old youth as my successor," the outgoing interim prime minister, who hugged Shah after he took the oath, said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Campaigners have said they are "delighted" after the government decided the Cheshire village of Adlington should not be expanded into a new town.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“I like that,” cried Jo, delighted with her new name.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott