1
: a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy
children squealing in delight
also
: extreme satisfaction
seems to take delight in the misfortunes of others
2
: something that gives great pleasure
her performance was a delight
3
archaic
: the power of affording pleasure
of more delight than hawks or horses be—
Shakespeare
Shakespeare
delighted; delighting; delights
1
: to take great pleasure
delighted in playing the guitar
2
: to give keen enjoyment
a book certain to delight
: to give joy or satisfaction to
Her books delight readers of all ages.
delighter
noun
Examples of delight in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
The toy delighted the children.
The stories will delight readers of all ages.
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Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
His wife's reaction to the surprise during the vows was one of pure delight.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
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Noun
As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama has no shortage of local delights.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
His wife's reaction to the surprise during the vows was one of pure delight.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Verb
Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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