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 delight delight /dɪˈlaɪt/

noun

  1. () A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction  ( delectation , delight )
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
     His delight to see her was obvious to all
    his delight to see her was obvious to all
  2. Something or someone that provides a source of happiness  ( delight , pleasure , joy )
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
     A joy to behold
    a joy to behold
     The pleasure of his company
    the pleasure of his company
     The new car is a delight
    the new car is a delight

verb

  1. () Give pleasure to or be pleasing to  ( delight , please )
    give pleasure to or be pleasing to
     These colors please the senses
    These colors please the senses
     A pleasing sensation
    a pleasing sensation
  2. () Take delight in  ( delight , revel , enjoy )
    take delight in
     He delights in his granddaughter
    he delights in his granddaughter
  3. Hold spellbound  ( delight , enrapture , enthral [Canadian, British] , enchant , enthrall [American] , ravish , transport )
    hold spellbound
      The magical performance by the illusionist enchanted the entire audience.
    The magical performance by the illusionist enchanted the entire audience.