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delight

British pronunciation/dɪlˈa‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/dɪˈɫaɪt/
Delight
[NOUN]
1

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

synonyms : delectation
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delight definition and meaning
2

something or someone that provides a source of happiness

synonyms : joy
pleasure
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to delight
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

synonyms : please
antonyms : displease
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2

take delight in

synonyms : enjoy
revel
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3

hold spellbound

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Examples
1It's always a delight to find fresh spring onions at the farmers market.
2The girl giggled with delight as she unwrapped her birthday presents, revealing a new bicycle.
3The football game concluded, and the final score delighted the crowd.
4The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight.
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