delighted
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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 express a very positive reaction. Begeistert can also describe approval or admiration that continues over a longer period. Entzückt places more emphasis on the intense emotional joy someone feels at a particular moment.
Nora war beim ersten Anblick der Aufführung sofort entzückt.
Nora was immediately delighted when she first saw the performance.
Nora ist seit Monaten von der Aufführung begeistert.
Nora has been enthusiastic about the performance for months.
