delight 1 of 2

noun

di-ˈlīt How to pronounce delight (audio)
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years

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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around

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as in pleasure
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays

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delight

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verb

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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries

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as in to please
to give satisfaction to the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words

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Recent Examples of delight
Noun
The girls kiss as part of some kind of dare or game, much to Saxon’s delight, and then Lachlan leans over and kisses his brother right on the lips, at first a quick peck, but then back in for a longer, lingering kiss. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Much to Chee’s delight, the weapon plus the bad alibi are enough to bring Shorty in for questioning. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Since 1986, Dolores and Lupe Mendez have been delighting South Siders with soul-satisfying breakfast tacos and other early-morning staples like huevos rancheros. — Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025 The players’ receptiveness to the nickname delights Liam. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for delight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
  1. joy
  2. entertainment
  3. pleasure
  4. triumph
  5. please
  6. fun
  7. contentment
  8. satisfy
Noun
  • But as one top seed was declared, then another, then another, a different feeling crept over the group than the joy that filled the room this time last year.
    — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
  • That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.
    — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of joy
Noun
  • And the architect also helped create a tasting and entertainment space at Napa’s Frank Family Vineyards.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Three years earlier, Barna sold his production shingle Barna Alper Productions and its library to Entertainment One as that indie studio diversified into filmed entertainment.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Part of this relationship is thought to be due to dopamine, which plays a role in feeling pleasure.
    — Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of pleasure
Verb
  • This moment transitions from reflection to celebration; to triumph over the trials that once seemed insurmountable.
    — Nick Jonas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This portable drone technology will inevitably empower smaller forces to outmaneuver larger opponents, echoing the guerrilla tactics that enabled American Revolutionaries to triumph over the British.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of triumph
Verb
  • Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.
    — David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of please
Noun
  • This little mishap not only added some fun to their exchange but also reminded all of us about the importance of double-checking details.
    — Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Kids can also get involved in the fun at the WOW Children's Garden, which has gardens, a splash pad, and daily activities, such as story times and scavenger hunts.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of fun
Noun
  • How Positive Emotions Boost Financial Success The study highlights three key positive emotions that contribute to financial success: Contentment – People who experience higher levels of contentment tend to have greater income and net worth.
    — Shane Enete, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.
    — Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of contentment
Verb
  • This is a cop novel that fully satisfies its genre expectations — chases, gun battles, sinister bad guys, questionable cops, cowards and heroes.
    — Claude Peck, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Maserati GranTurismo Folgore: Still A Practical Grand Tourer The main reason for the weight of these Folgore cars is their batteries, which have been made big enough to satisfy the grand touring implied by the name.
    — James Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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