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de·light

delight

 
 
pronunciation:
d laIt
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: considerable pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
Being with her grandchildren is her greatest source of delight.The roller coaster brings delight to many riders, but it brings terror to others.He takes delight in teasing his sister.
synonyms:
delectation, enjoyment, pleasure
antonyms:
aversion, disappointment, disgust, displeasure, revulsion, wrath
similar words:
amusement, bliss, content, contentment, ecstasy, elation, felicity, gratification, happiness, joy, jubilation, jubilee, rapture, satisfaction
definition 2: a source of considerable pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
That child is such a delight!Cotton candy was always one of the delights of going to the circus.
synonyms:
joy, pleasure
antonyms:
aversion, disappointment, horror
similar words:
charm, enjoyment, felicity, gratification
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: delights, delighting, delighted
definition: to give great pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment to.
The parade always delights the children.He delighted us with his wildly funny stories.It delights me that I get to travel to such wonderful places.[it + verb + smby + that + clause ] She is a kind and thoughtful person, and it delights her to help others.[it + verb + smby + infinitive ] It delighted them to see their daughter so happy on her wedding day.[it + verb + smby + infinitive ] It still delights me when I see the Christmas tree with all its lights and decorations.[it + verb + smby + when + clause ]
synonyms:
charm, enchant, entrance, gratify, please, thrill
antonyms:
anguish, disgust, dismay, displease
similar words:
amuse, cheer, enrapture, gladden, pleasure, tickle, titillate
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to take or find pleasure (usu. followed by "in").
As a couple, they delight in fine wines.The children delighted in opening their presents.
synonyms:
rejoice, revel
antonyms:
anguish
similar words:
exult, indulge, joy, luxuriate, thrill
definition 2: to cause considerable pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
Here is a gift that is guaranteed to delight.
synonyms:
charm, please
antonyms:
appall, displease
similar words:
allure, satisfy, thrill
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derivation: delighted (adj.)
Word Builder: delight +
  • delighted:
    happy.
  • delightful:
    causing delight.
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  happiness