delighted
She was delighted to receive the surprise gift.
She was extremely happy and pleased to get the unexpected present.
Extremely pleased or happy about something
The children were delighted by the magic show.
The children were very happy and excited by the magic performance.
He was delighted to hear the good news.
He was thrilled to receive the positive news.
Often used to express strong positive emotions, slightly more formal than 'happy' or 'pleased'.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
'Delighted' is slightly more formal than 'happy' or 'pleased' and is often used in written or polite speech.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'deliten' (to please), from Old French 'deliter', from Latin 'delectare' (to charm, delight).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or polite contexts to express strong positive feelings. Can be used with 'to' (delighted to) or 'with' (delighted with).