delight
1 of 2noun
de·light di-ˈlīt 
dē-
1
: a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy
children squealing in delight
also : extreme satisfaction
seems to take delight in the misfortunes of others
2
: something that gives great pleasure
her performance was a delight
3
archaic : the power of affording pleasure
of more delight than hawks or horses be
Shakespeare
Shakespearedelight
2 of 2verb
delighted; delighting; delights
intransitive verb
1
: to take great pleasure
delighted in playing the guitar
2
: to give keen enjoyment
a book certain to delight
transitive verb
: to give joy or satisfaction to
Her books delight readers of all ages.
delighter noun
Synonyms
Noun
- delectation
- feast
- gas [slang]
- joy
- kick
- manna
- pleasure
- treat
Verb
- crow
- exuberate
- exult
- glory
- joy
- jubilate
- kvell
- rejoice
- triumph
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Example Sentences
Noun We watched the fireworks with delight. The kids screamed in delight as they chased one another around the park. To the delight of the children, there were enough cookies for everyone to have two. Some people seem to take great delight in hearing about the misfortunes of others. The trip was a delight. a garden full of tasty delights The magazine is a cook's delight. The stories are a delight to read. Verb The toy delighted the children. The stories will delight readers of all ages. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Essence, 10 Sep. 2022 This refreshing low-alcohol punch is a day-drinking delight. Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 These flowers carry a rich history of meaning, medicinal use, and myth, and are a delight to grow in the garden. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Steering is a quick and accurate delight, and the engine responds eagerly to throttle input. Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 27 Aug. 2022 Watching the flowers shift from tulips and daffodils to peonies and lilacs to irises and lilies is a true delight. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022 With all the illicit thrill of eavesdropping on a neighboring conversation on the bus or in a café, Normal Gossip is a cheeky and charming delight. Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 The chasteness of the relationship is glaring, feeding my general exhaustion with what should be a late-summer delight. Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 It's been such a delight watching you on Ultimate Girls Trip. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 July 2022 Joan Donovan, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Those looking for Easter eggs will likely delight at how a few of Spielberg’s signature techniques (like showing a face react to something incredible before cutting to what the person is seeing) trace back as far as these experiments. Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Marry its delicate texture with sweet, zingy flavors—as well as a little bit of drink—and this traditional fare could clearly delight for centuries yet. Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 The rom-com resort is such an inventive setting, and any lover of those films will delight at the minutiae of the references with which Johnson liberally dots her pages. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 July 2021 On the other hand, companies that delight consumers can go from contenders and upstarts to leaders in short order. Subbu Iyer, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Kirk's shirt as often as possible, our mission is to represent a variety of agreed upon classics from the U.S.S. Enterprise's maiden voyage that would delight both the original and next generation of fans. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 But the brand will also become the first asset in Vista Outdoor’s new fishing platform, which is sure to delight fishing enthusiasts around the world as the sport and category grow. Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022 Say howdy to this low-stress, high-reward Woody costume that's sure to delight any little Pixar fan! Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 3 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
One of the standouts of No Sesso every season is the beauty and glam, and this season was just as much a visual delight. Essence, 10 Sep. 2022 This refreshing low-alcohol punch is a day-drinking delight. Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 These flowers carry a rich history of meaning, medicinal use, and myth, and are a delight to grow in the garden. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Steering is a quick and accurate delight, and the engine responds eagerly to throttle input. Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 27 Aug. 2022 Watching the flowers shift from tulips and daffodils to peonies and lilacs to irises and lilies is a true delight. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022 With all the illicit thrill of eavesdropping on a neighboring conversation on the bus or in a café, Normal Gossip is a cheeky and charming delight. Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 The chasteness of the relationship is glaring, feeding my general exhaustion with what should be a late-summer delight. Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 It's been such a delight watching you on Ultimate Girls Trip. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 July 2022 Verb
Content was crafted to fit different political orientations and different platforms, and to delight or offend different audiences. Joan Donovan, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Those looking for Easter eggs will likely delight at how a few of Spielberg’s signature techniques (like showing a face react to something incredible before cutting to what the person is seeing) trace back as far as these experiments. Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Marry its delicate texture with sweet, zingy flavors—as well as a little bit of drink—and this traditional fare could clearly delight for centuries yet. Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 The rom-com resort is such an inventive setting, and any lover of those films will delight at the minutiae of the references with which Johnson liberally dots her pages. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 July 2021 On the other hand, companies that delight consumers can go from contenders and upstarts to leaders in short order. Subbu Iyer, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Kirk's shirt as often as possible, our mission is to represent a variety of agreed upon classics from the U.S.S. Enterprise's maiden voyage that would delight both the original and next generation of fans. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2022 But the brand will also become the first asset in Vista Outdoor’s new fishing platform, which is sure to delight fishing enthusiasts around the world as the sport and category grow. Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2022 Say howdy to this low-stress, high-reward Woody costume that's sure to delight any little Pixar fan! Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English deliten, from Anglo-French deliter, from Latin delectare, frequentative of delicere to allure, from de- + lacere to allure
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Phrases Containing delight
Kids Definition
delight 1 of 2
noun
de·light di-ˈlīt
1
: great pleasure or satisfaction : joy
The baby clapped with delight.
2
: something that gives great pleasure
Visiting with them was a delight.
delight
2 of 2verb
delighted; delighting
1
: to take great pleasure
Grandma delights in showing us her old photos.
2
: to give joy or satisfaction to
The show delights all ages.
delights 1 of 2
noun
1
as in joys
a source of great satisfaction the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- joys
- treats
- pleasures
- feasts
- amusements
- gases
- delectations
- diversions
- entertainments
- gasses
- mannas
- kicks
- gratifications
- reliefs
- fun
- comforts
- recreations
- solaces
- indulgences
- ambrosias
2
as in pleasures
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around Synonyms & Similar Words
- pleasures
- entertainments
- diversions
- recreations
- fun
- activities
- distractions
- festivities
- picnics
- divertissements
- revels
- hilarities
- pastimes
- escapes
- gaieties
- jollities
- larks
- gambols
- revelings
- frolics
- revelries
- romps
- convivialities
- jollifications
- merrymakings
- screams
- gayeties
- time killers
- rollicks
- games
- laughs
- whoopees
- flings
- sprees
- riots
- binges
- revellings
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bores
- bummers
- drags
- downers
- killjoys
- party poopers
delights
2 of 2verb
1
as in glories
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- joys
- glories
- triumphs
- exults
- brags
- rejoices
- exuberates
- jubilates
- crows
- gloats
- kvells
- boasts
- swells
- flaunts
- parades
- preens
- kicks up one's heels
- struts
- swaggers
- shows off
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- regrets
- laments
- grieves
- bewails
- weeps
- bemoans
2
as in pleases
to give satisfaction to the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words Synonyms & Similar Words
- pleases
- pleasures
- feasts
- thrills
- satisfies
- warms
- amuses
- rejoices
- contents
- entertains
- gladdens
- gratifies
- tickles
- suits
- appeases
- soothes
- excites
- comforts
- glads
- charms
- gases
- titillates
- gasses
- satiates
- placates
- agrees (with)
- treats
- captivates
- calms
- quenches
- pacifies
- sates
- mollifies
- assuages
- indulges
- spoils
- humors
- pampers
- galvanizes
- diverts
- mollycoddles
- coddles
- caters (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- displeases
- exasperates
- annoys
- aggravates
- irritates
- outrages
- vexes
- irks
- bothers
- crosses
- infuriates
- angers
- bugs
- piques
- gets
- perturbs
- enrages
- provokes
- maddens
- inflames
- ruffles
- chafes
- grates
- upsets
- nettles
- distresses
- rouses
- riles
- disturbs
- galls
- rankles
- incenses
- roils
- enflames
- agitates
- puts out
- affronts
- peeves
- insults
- offends
- frets
- harasses
- harries
- steams up
- pesters