Pronunciation

/dɪˈlaɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• Delight: A feeling of great pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction. For example: “She found immense delight in reading books.”
• Entertainment: Something that amuses or pleases, often in the form of a performance or activity. For example: “The circus provided hours of delight for the children.”

Verb

• To delight in: To take great pleasure or satisfaction in something. For example: “She delighted in her child’s accomplishments.”
• To delight someone: To bring great joy or pleasure to another person. For example: “The chef delighted the guests with his culinary creations.”

Phrases

• “Be delighted by”: To be pleased or happy with something.
• “Take delight in”: To find pleasure or satisfaction in an activity or outcome.
• “A source of delight”: Something that consistently brings happiness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Listening to classical music is a constant source of delight for her.”
• Verb: “The child delighted her parents with their first piano recital.”
• Phrasal verb: “The surprise party was a delightful gesture from her friends.”

Synonyms

• Joy
• Pleasure
• Delightfulness
• Elation
• Ecstasy
• Gratification
• Contentment
• Enthusiasm

Antonyms

• Disappointment
• Sadness
• Misery
• Aversion
• Dismay
• Boredom