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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › delightDelight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use delight in a sentence. a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy; also : extreme satisfaction; something that gives great pleasure… See the full definition

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness: Her face had a look of pure delight. with delight I read your letter with great delight. in delight The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree. delight at His delight at seeing her again was obvious.

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   noun. a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction. “his delight to see her was obvious to all”. synonyms: delectation. see more. noun. something or someone that provides a source of happiness. “the new car is a delight ”. synonyms: joy, pleasure.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDELIGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DELIGHT meaning: 1. a feeling of great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness: 2. something or someone that gives…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure. Throughout the house, the views are a constant source of surprise and delight. Andrew roared with delight when he heard Rachel's nickname for the baby. To my great delight, it worked perfectly. Synonyms: pleasure, joy, satisfaction, comfort More Synonyms of delight. 2.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondelight noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of delight noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › delight_ndelight, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun delight. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of delight – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdelight noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    delight. noun. /dɪˈlaɪt/ [uncountable] a feeling of great pleasure synonym joy a feeling of sheer/pure delight The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy. She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › delightDelight - definition of delight by The Free Dictionary

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    Define delight. delight synonyms, delight pronunciation, delight translation, English dictionary definition of delight. n. 1. Great pleasure; joy: The proud parents' faces beamed with delight. 2. Something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment: The vacation was a delight for...