delight
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noun \di-ˈlīt, dē-\Definition of DELIGHT
1
: a high degree of gratification : joy; also : extreme satisfaction
2
: something that gives great pleasure <her performance was a delight>
3
archaic : the power of affording pleasure
See Examples of DELIGHT
- We watched the fireworks with delight.
- The kids screamed in delight as they chased one another around the park.
- To the delight of the children, there were enough cookies for everyone to have two.
- Some people seem to take great delight in hearing about the misfortunes of others.
- The trip was a delight.
- a garden full of tasty delights
- The magazine is a cook's delight.
- The stories are a delight to read.
First Known Use of DELIGHT
13th century
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Rhymes with DELIGHT
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2delight
verbDefinition of DELIGHT
intransitive verb
1
: to take great pleasure <delighted in playing the guitar>
2
: to give keen enjoyment <a book certain to delight>
transitive verb
: to give joy or satisfaction to
— de·light·er noun
Examples of DELIGHT
- The toy delighted the children.
- The stories will delight readers of all ages.
Origin of DELIGHT
Middle English deliten, from Anglo-French deliter, from Latin delectare, frequentative of delicere to allure, from de- + lacere to allure
First Known Use: 13th century
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