delighted
Example Sentences
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He said the size and walkability of the campus surprised — and delighted — him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
A statement from Buckingham Palace at the time of her birth read: "Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family were delighted to be informed of the news."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Jenny Hopkins, who made the trip to Clacton from Gloucestershire, said she was "delighted, absolutely thrilled" with the result.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Patterson said he was "grateful" to have a movie that will open in US theaters Friday and delighted that it was with such a stellar talent.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
I was delighted at first, but then Red’s message wasn’t so cheerful.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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