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delight

/dɪ'laɪt/

Synonyms of delight Antonyms of delight Examples of delight Usage of delight Parts of delight Definition that contains delight Words sounding like delight Explanation of delight

noun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
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"his delight to see her was obvious to all"

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delectation

type of:
pleasance pleasure
verb
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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please

type of:
satisfy gratify
verb
hold spellbound
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enchant enrapture enthral enthrall ravish transport

type of:
please
verb
take delight in
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"he delights in his granddaughter"

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enjoy revel
noun
something or someone that provides a source of happiness
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"the new car is a delight"

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joy pleasure

type of:
positive stimulus

Examples of delight

"his delight to see her was obvious to all"
"he delights in his granddaughter"
"the new car is a delight"