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English

delightedly

|de/light/ed/ly|

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/dɪˈlaɪtɪdli/

(delight)

great pleasure

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdverb
delightdelightsdelightsdelighteddelighteddelightingdelighteddelightedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'delightedly' originates from the Old French word 'delit,' which meant 'pleasure' or 'delight.'

Historical Evolution

'delit' transformed into the Middle English word 'deliten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'delight.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pleasure or enjoyment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'great pleasure or satisfaction.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows great pleasure or satisfaction.

She smiled delightedly at the surprise party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 13:18