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   De·light

   /dəˈlīt/

   

   verb

   • 1. please (someone) greatly: "an experience guaranteed to delight both young and old" Similar please greatlycharmenchantcaptivateentrancebewitchthrillexcitetake someone's breath awaygladdengratifyappeal todo someone's heart goodentertainamusedivertinformal:sendticklegive someone a buzzgive someone a kicktickle pinkbowl overOpposite dismaydispleasedisgust
   • ▪ take great pleasure in: "they delight in playing tricks" Similar take great pleasurefind great pleasuregloryrevelluxuriatewallowadoreloverelishsavorenjoy greatlylap upinformal:get a kick out ofhave a thing aboutget a buzz out ofget a thrill out ofget a charge out ofget off ondigget a bang out ofOpposite dislikeloathe

   noun

   • 1. great pleasure: "the little girls squealed with delight"
   • ▪ a cause or source of great pleasure: "the trees here are a delight"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French delitier (verb), delit (noun), from Latin delectare ‘to charm’, frequentative of delicere. The -gh- was added in the 16th century by association with light1.

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   DELIGHT meaning: 1. happiness and excited pleasure: 2. someone or something that gives you pleasure: 3. to make…. Learn more.

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   Sep 30, 2022 · Delight definition: a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy; rapture. See examples of DELIGHT used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of DELIGHT is a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy; also : extreme satisfaction. How to use delight in a sentence.

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   Dictionary Definition of 'delight' A feeling of great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction. "She opened the present with delight, finding her favorite book inside." Detailed Meaning of 'delight' It represents a state of being filled with happiness or contentment as a result of experiencing something enjoyable or pleasing.