Common Mistakes : Delighted
adjective
.BAD: When they knew that they had won, they were very delighted
.GOOD: When they knew that they had won, they were absolutely delighted
delightful
adjective
.BAD: I know that Dad will be delightful if you can come
.GOOD: I know that Dad will be delighted if you can come
: delightful = (fairly formal) giving great pleasure
.Thank you for such a delightful evening. George and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
: delighted = extremely pleased
.I’m delighted to hear that you are feeling better
