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delight

[dɪˈlaɪt]

delight Definition

  • 1a feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction
  • 2something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment

Using delight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children squealed with delight when they saw the presents under the tree.

  • Example

    She took great delight in showing us around her garden.

  • Example

    The concert was a delight from beginning to end.

  • Example

    The cake was a delight to eat.

delight Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for delight

Idioms Using delight

  • very happy and excited

    Example

    The children were in high spirits and full of delight on Christmas morning.

  • music to someone's ears

    something that is very pleasing or satisfying to hear

    Example

    The news that she got the job was music to her ears and filled her with delight.

  • to be extremely pleased or delighted about something

    Example

    She was tickled pink when she received the award for her work.

Phrases with delight

  • to enjoy something very much

    Example

    He takes great delight in playing the piano.

  • something that is visually pleasing

    Example

    The garden was a delight to the eye with its colorful flowers and lush greenery.

  • a child's delight

    something that is particularly enjoyable for children

    Example

    The amusement park was a child's delight with its rides and games.

Origins of delight

from Old French 'delitier', meaning 'please greatly'

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Summary: delight in Brief

The term 'delight' [dɪˈlaɪt] refers to a feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction, or something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment. It can be used to describe a wide range of experiences, from the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning to the pleasure of eating a delicious cake. 'Delight' can also be used in phrases like 'take delight in' and idioms like 'tickled pink,' which denote extreme pleasure and satisfaction.

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