delighted
Example Sentences
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Nadeen was delighted and celebrated with her family and friends.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Brown is also delighted by the life lessons the show imparts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In-laws Mark and Margo were delighted just to finish, in order to honour the "last wishes" of his wife and her sister, Julia - who died from the rare blood cancer myelofibrosis in 2022.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
He delighted in seeing his immigrant mother and her co-workers, who sometimes worked 12 hour days, learn about culture and books from shows like Colbert’s.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
I was relieved that it wasn’t human hair and strangely delighted that it was a seal.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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