In the next two lessons, we'll look at words that describe emotions and feelings.

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Whereas "content" and "delighted" are expressions of being "happy," "proud" and "grateful" refer to being pleased with one's own actions or thankful for those of another person. 

Cinderella was delighted, but there was still a small detail that the Fairy had apparently overlooked.

Cinderella was delighted, but there was still a small detail that the Fairy had apparently overlooked.

Captions 47-48, Yabla Fairy Tales: Cinderella

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I don't need the world to be content.

Caption 10, Katie Melua: Dreams on Fire

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He joined the other swans and glided across the water with them, happy and proud.

Captions 68-70, Fairy Tales The Ugly, Ugly Duckling

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And I'm grateful to everyone who's helped to make that happen.

Caption 35, Brexit: David Cameron Resigns as UK Votes to Leave

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When you are "relieved," it means that you are particularly happy that something did or didn't happen.

And so I'm really happy to have my spare pair of glasses that I really like, and very relieved to have found my car key.

Captions 96-97, Parts of Speech: Modal Verbs

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The following words all reflect a positive outlook on the future:

We are hopeful that this meeting will lead to tangible results on the ground.

Caption 17, The British Monarchy: Unite for Wildlife

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Yes, that's no problem. I'm very eager to get working as soon as possible.

Caption 19, The Company: Starting on a New Job

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I'm excited to talk to you about the year that has passed.

Caption 6, Abiventures Happy New Year

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Further Learning

If you need more context to understand the meaning of any of these adjectives, just look up the original videos on Yabla English.