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- pronunciation:
- d
laIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
great pleasure or joy.
I take great delight in teasing my little brother.- synonyms:
- enjoyment, pleasure
- antonyms:
- disappointment, disgust, wrath
- similar words:
- amusement, bliss, ecstasy, happiness, joy, rapture, satisfaction
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| definition 2: |
a source of great pleasure or joy.
That child is such a delight!- synonyms:
- joy, pleasure
- antonyms:
- disappointment, horror
- similar words:
- charm, enjoyment
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| related words: |
allure, amusement, glee, like, pride, zest |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
delights, delighting, delighted |
| definition 1: |
to give great pleasure or joy.
He delighted us with his wild stories.- synonyms:
- charm, enchant, entrance, gratify, please
- antonyms:
- disgust, dismay, displease
- similar words:
- amuse, cheer, tickle
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| definition 2: |
to take or find pleasure (usually followed by "in").
He delights in a good book.- synonyms:
- rejoice
- similar words:
- indulge, thrill
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| related words: |
divert, enchant, enjoy, entertain, entrance, exhilarate, glory, gratify, intoxicate, like, rejoice, satisfy |
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| derivation: |
delighted (adj.) |
Word Builder: delight +
- delighted:
happy.
- delightful:
causing delight.
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