delighted
Example Sentences
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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
Not literally, of course – they're delighted to be in the final after two years' absence from the competition.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"We're delighted to be part of it," he said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
As visitors flooded in at 3 p.m., a performer from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater delighted guests with eccentric puppets, including a red-brown dog that “barked” and “sniffed” people’s shoes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Their clients were vain; they were delighted to see themselves in a masterpiece.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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