delighted
Translation
very pleased, happy
Examples
I was delighted to see my old friend.
I was delighted to see my old friend.
She was delighted with her new bike.
She was delighted with her new bike.
Grammar Patterns
((be delighted)) ((to-inf)) to be pleased to do something I was delighted to see my old friend.
((be delighted)) ((with/at/by sth.)) to be pleased about something She was delighted with her new bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pleased, happy, thrilled; Antonyms: disappointed, unhappy
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'delight', from Latin 'delectare' (to please).
Memory Tips
When you are 'delighted', you are filled with 'light' and joy. The '-ed' ending shows it's a feeling you have.