adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a delighted manner.

   "Delightedly dwells he ’mong fays and talismans, And spirits; and delightedly believes Divinities, being himself divine."

Adverb

1. 1
   with delight wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gladlyhappilyjoyfullyjubilantlyjubilantly

Example

More examples

"He delightedly accepted the job."

Etymology

From delighted + -ly.

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