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Delighted vs Shocked - What's the difference?

delighted | shocked |

As adjectives the difference between delighted and shocked

is that delighted is greatly pleased while shocked is surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

As verbs the difference between delighted and shocked

is that delighted is past tense of delight while shocked is past tense of shock.

delighted

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Greatly pleased.
  • *
  • Filled with wonder and delight.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (delight)

    • shocked

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Verb

    (head)
  • (shock)