Meaning & Definition of word "Delight"
Delight
/dɪˈlaɪt/
noun:
- 1. A strong feeling of pleasure and enjoyment.
- Example: The children's laughter brought her immense delight.
- 2. Something that gives great pleasure.
- Example: The garden was a delightful sight in full bloom.
verb:
- 1. To please greatly; to give great pleasure.
- Example: The performance delighted the audience.
- 2. To take great pleasure in something.
- Example: 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 of delight
Meaning: A really good time.
● Example Sentence: That party was a total delight!
Meaning: Something highly enjoyable.
● Example Sentence: This movie is pure delight!