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Delight
01
a feeling of great pleasure or joy
Examples
The children ’s laughter filled the house with delight.
The couple ’s delight was evident as they walked through the park hand in hand.
02
a person or thing that brings great happiness or joy
Examples
The baby is an absolute delight to everyone around her.
The book was a real delight to read.
to delight
Examples
The surprise party delighted her on her birthday.
The children 's laughter delighted their grandparents.
02
to experience deep joy or satisfaction from something
Intransitive: to delight in sth
Examples
She delights in the beauty of nature during her morning walks.
Many people delight in the sound of rain gently falling on the roof.
Lexical Tree
delightful
delight
