delighted

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Über etwas sehr glücklich oder erfreut.

In einfachem Englisch: Very happy about something.

• I am delighted with my gift.
• They were delighted to see us.
• She looked delighted when she heard the news.

So benutzt man es: delighted with something (We were delighted with the meal.); delighted to do something (I am delighted to meet you.); delighted that… (She was delighted that her friend could come.)

Synonyme: very pleased, thrilled, overjoyed

Gegenteile: disappointed

Häufige Wendungen: absolutely delighted, delighted with something, delighted to help

entzückt, begeistert

Voller Freude und Staunen über etwas Schönes oder Überraschendes.

In einfachem Englisch: Full of happiness and wonder at something lovely or surprising.

• The children gave delighted smiles.
• Her delighted laughter filled the room.
• We watched their delighted faces as the butterflies emerged.

So benutzt man es: delighted by something (The children were delighted by the dancing lights.)

Synonyme: enchanted, thrilled

Häufige Wendungen: delighted laughter, delighted smile, delighted children