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be delighted

VERB
exult
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rejoice
STRONG
celebrate cheer jubilate
WEAK
be elated be happy be in high spirits be jubilant be overjoyed jump for joy make merry
Antonyms
WEAK
be sad conceal grieve hide mourn
VERB
rave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gush rhapsodize
STRONG
bubble effervesce enthuse praise
WEAK
be excited be mad about be wild about carry on about cry up fall all over go on about make a to-do
Antonyms
WEAK
denounce discourage

Example Sentences

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I would be delighted if this achievement sparks the curiosity of young people who will shape the future and helps build a better world.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

While Uniqlo would be delighted if you used its name, whatever local fans choose to call the stadium is not critical to the success of the partnership.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Both are pretending to be delighted and easily confused.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

So, I'm sure Mollie, and the thousands of other parents who will receive baby bundles, will be delighted with them.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

She doesn’t have to pretend to be delighted this time.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti