Common Mistakes : Delighted

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.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

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.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