delight 1 of 2

noun

di-ˈlīt How to pronounce delight (audio)
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years

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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around

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as in pleasure
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays

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delight

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verb

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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries

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as in to please
to give satisfaction to the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words

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Recent Examples of delight
Noun
The Jayhawks soaked up most of the third quarter with another touchdown drive, and Ballard and the backups took care of the rest, much to the delight of PGA Tour star and Kansas alum Gary Woodland, who watched the game from the sideline. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Reuniting playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Whitney White following the success of their Best Play 2024 Tony nominee Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, School Girls carries some big expectations given the pure delight of that earlier collaboration. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
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Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 That’ll be the things that pleased, surprised and delighted me about Mercedes’ best midsize sedan and wagon. — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
  1. joy
  2. entertainment
  3. pleasure
  4. triumph
  5. please
  6. fun
  7. contentment
  8. satisfy
Noun
  • Lamb liked to link play, although City also had plenty of joy down the flanks.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The soldiers and settlers can be relied upon to stifle joy, waiting at the olive harvests, along the coasts, and at checkpoints where women are forced to give birth on the sides of the road.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • Some of the finer details to try and maximize entertainment include a novel approach with lane allocation.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For years, Anthony’s job entailed watching hours of news and entertainment broadcasts, then flagging moments that might be funny or interesting enough to highlight during monologues.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • But Aly [Turchioe, director of buying] and Trevor [Harvey, buyer] have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasure
Verb
  • Yet when this all really mattered — in the 2025 Abu Dhabi finale, when Verstappen was on pole and more than good enough to triumph over the orange pair with the overwhelming full-backing of Red Bull — McLaren’s approach paid dividends.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And insurers — teamed with consumer advocates — triumphed, forcing Newsom to back down.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of triumph
Verb
  • Morgan’s resolute denials pleased his family and friends, but in fact he was deeply rattled.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Investor-pleasing language can substitute for a distinctive customer system.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of please
Noun
  • But when the Orcs come sniffing, those same qualities transform him from fun-loving hobbit to fierce protector.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But many captains say the importance of having fun should not be underestimated — fun that almost always includes a ping pong table in the team room.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fun
Noun
  • The Straits of Florida glisten and the sun leaves a feeling of hazy contentment.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment
Verb
  • To satisfy its voracity for billions of pages, Anthropic started out by placing mass orders with wholesalers, before turning to individual and secondhand booksellers to help fill in the gaps.
    — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There are other ways to provide enrichment, like rotating toys every day to stimulate exploration, using puzzle feeder dishes to satisfy hunting behaviors and playing videos for your cat showing birds or fish.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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