 delight |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction | |
| Synonyms: | delectation | |
| Examples: | "his delight to see her was obvious to all" |
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| Related terms: | pleasure amusement schadenfreude entrancement | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give pleasure to or be pleasing to | |
| Synonyms: | please | |
| Examples: | "These colors please the senses" "a pleasing sensation" |
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| Related terms: | displease satisfy endear enchant please pleasure joy pleaser pleasing like like | |
| 3. | [ verb ] take delight in | |
| Synonyms: | enjoy revel | |
| Examples: | "he delights in his granddaughter" |
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| Related terms: | live_it_up wallow have_a_ball enjoyment joy use | |
| 4. | [ verb ] hold spellbound | |
| Synonyms: | enchant enthrall transport ravish enthral enrapture | |
| Related terms: | disenchant please enchantment entrancement enchantment | |
| 5. | [ noun ] something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness | |
| Synonyms: | joy pleasure | |
| Examples: | "a joy to behold" "the pleasure of his company" "the new car is a delight" |
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| Related terms: | positive_stimulus please gladden | |
| Similar spelling: |
delighted delightful Delaughter delicate |
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