Basic Details
Word: Delighted
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very happy or pleased.
Synonyms: Pleased, overjoyed, thrilled
Antonyms: Disappointed, unhappy
Idioms and Phrases
- Delighted to bits: Extremely happy about something. Example: "She was delighted to bits when she received the birthday surprise from her friends."
- Delighted in her work: To take great pleasure or enjoyment in one’s activities. Example: "He was delighted in his work as he always found joy in teaching children."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When she opened her gift, she was delighted to find a shiny new bicycle.
Example 2: The children were delighted when they heard they would visit the amusement park.
Example 3: He felt delighted after receiving praise for his hard work on the project.
Fun Fact
The word "delighted" comes from the Middle English word "deliten", which means to "satisfy" or "give delight." It has been used for centuries to express joy and happiness!
Famous Quote
"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." – Victor Hugo
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "delighted" mean?
a) Very sad
b) Very happy
c) Very angry
d) Very tired
Answer: b) Very happy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "delighted"?
a) Bored
b) Pleased
c) Confused
d) Angry
Answer: b) Pleased
3. Which word is an antonym of "delighted"?
a) Joyful
b) Excited
c) Disappointed
d) Cheerful
Answer: c) Disappointed
4. Which sentence uses "delighted" correctly?
a) He was delighted to eat his favourite dessert.
b) She was delighted to be sad.
c) They were delighted to lose the game.
d) The cat was delighted to climb a tree.
Answer: a) He was delighted to eat his favourite dessert.
5. Which idiom means very happy?
a) Delighted to bits
b) Under the weather
c) Out of the blue
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Delighted to bits
