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Better ways to say “Very happy”
Two words where one warmer adjective works better.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Standard email filler. In professional writing, reach for the shade you actually mean: "delighted" for warmer announcements, "pleased" for the default, "thrilled" for enthusiasm.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
We are very happy to announce the new hire.
After
We are delighted to announce the new hire.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01Delighted neutral
warmer than pleased
Delighted to welcome her.
- 02Pleased neutral
the business default
Pleased to announce.
- 03Thrilled neutral
enthusiastic announcements
Thrilled to share.
- 04Glad neutral
light, warm
Glad you could make it.
- 05Gratified formal
satisfaction after work
Gratified by the response.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
The best word here depends on the temperature of the announcement. "Very" isn't the temperature.