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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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
That streak continues here, but the real delight of this ostensible side project is Allison Crutchfield’s return to the mic after an extended absence, and the rebirth of a sibling rock band, apparently sans fistfights or cricket bats.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The buttery shortbread dough, coated twice in powdered sugar, creates a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s sure to delight.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
This recipe combines the tangy delight with another star of the season, cranberry, for a dish that's a wonderful counterpoint to the holiday's rich, carb-heavy foods.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
That streak continues here, but the real delight of this ostensible side project is Allison Crutchfield’s return to the mic after an extended absence, and the rebirth of a sibling rock band, apparently sans fistfights or cricket bats.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The buttery shortbread dough, coated twice in powdered sugar, creates a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s sure to delight.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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