delighted
/dɪˈlaɪtəd/
Meanings
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Adjective or verb
Feel or show great pleasure or enjoyment
- "She was delighted with her new dress."
- "I am delighted to meet you."
- "The children were delighted by the surprise party."
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Verb
Please or satisfy someone
- "The teacher delighted the students with an unexpected field trip."
- "The salesperson delighted the customer by offering a discount."
Pronunciation
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Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1684586"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with delighteddeified , surprised , allied , decided , unified
Variants
List of all variants of delighted that leads to same resultdelighted , delightedly , delightedness , delightednesses , delight , delighter , delighters , delighting , delights , delight in , delighted in , delighting in , delights in
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).delightfully, more delighted, most delighted
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'pleased' or 'satisfied' in Middle English. Derived from the Old French 'deliter' or 'delecter', meaning 'to please' or 'to delight'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'delighted' contains the letters d, l, i, g, h, t, and e, which are all vowels or consonants found in the English alphabet.
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In medieval literature, the word 'delight' was often used to describe the experience of reading a good book.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Happiness: A positive emotion characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, or satisfaction.
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Pleasure: An enjoyable or satisfying experience.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'delighted' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe feelings of happiness, pleasure, or satisfaction. In music, it is often used to describe the feeling of being moved or touched by a piece of music.
How to Memorize "delighted"
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visualize
- Visualize a smile on your face and the feeling of happiness in your heart when you think of the word 'delighted'. Imagine someone giving you a compliment or surprising you with a gift.
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associate
- Associate the word 'delighted' with feelings of joy, happiness, and satisfaction. Think of times when you have felt delighted and remember the details of those experiences.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Delighted is a feeling that makes me smile inside' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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