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    Delight

    /dɪˈlaɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A strong feeling of pleasure and enjoyment.
    The children's laughter brought her immense delight.
    Something that gives great pleasure.
    The garden was a delightful sight in full bloom.
    verb
    To please greatly; to give great pleasure.
    The performance delighted the audience.
    To take great pleasure in something.
    She delighted in her new book collection.

    Etymology

    Middle English delit, from Old French delit, from Latin delectare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delight in
    To take great pleasure in something.
    to one's delight
    To one's great pleasure.
    delight the senses
    To please or stimulate the senses.

    Related Words

    delighted
    Feeling or showing great pleasure.
    delightful
    Causing delight; charming.

    Slang Meanings

    A really good time.
    That party was a total delight!
    Something highly enjoyable.
    This movie is pure delight!