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delighted
Very pleased, enthusiastic, or strongly positively impressed by someone or something. It expresses intense, often emotional joy.
Die Großeltern waren ganz entzückt von den Zeichnungen ihres Enkels.
The grandparents were absolutely delighted with their grandson's drawings.
'Entzückt' (delighted) is the past participle of the verb 'entzücken' (to delight) and is used like an adjective. The prefix 'ent-' here suggests the beginning of a strong feeling.
Sie schaute den Welpen mit einem entzückten Lächeln an.
She looked at the puppy with a delighted smile.
To express the reason for the joy, 'entzückt' (delighted) is usually used with the prepositions 'von + dative' or 'über + accusative'.
Ich bin entzückt von deiner Hilfsbereitschaft.
I am delighted by your willingness to help.
The word 'entzückt' (delighted) belongs to elevated or very emotional language. It expresses stronger and often warmer joy than 'erfreut' (pleased).
Die Königin war entzückt von der musikalischen Darbietung.
The queen was delighted by the musical performance.
enthusiastic / thrilled
'begeistert' and 'entzückt' both describe a very positive reaction. 'begeistert' works well when someone shows a lot of joy, energy, or interest, for example about a plan, a concert, or an idea. 'entzückt' sounds more strongly emotional and often a little more refined or personal. It works well when someone is very pleased by something very beautiful, sweet, or surprising. In everyday language, 'begeistert' can be used more broadly; 'entzückt' often sounds a bit more special.
Meine Nachbarin ist entzückt, weil ihr Enkel ihr ein Bild gemalt hat.
My neighbor is delighted because her grandson painted her a picture.
Ihr wart begeistert, als das Team den neuen Plan vorgestellt hat.
You were enthusiastic when the team presented the new plan.