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delight
[ dih-lahyt ]
noun
- a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy; rapture:
She takes great delight in her job.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- something that gives great pleasure:
The dance was a delight to see.
Antonyms:
verb (used with object)
- to give great pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment to; please highly:
The show delighted everyone.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
- to have great pleasure; take pleasure (followed by in or an infinitive):
She delights in going for long walks in the country.
delight
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- tr to please greatly
- intrfoll byin to take great pleasure (in)
noun
- extreme pleasure or satisfaction; joy
- something that causes this
music was always his delight
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, noun
Other yvlogs From
- ·İ noun
- ·iԲ· adverb
- ·l adjective
- -· noun
- ܲd·iԲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of delight1
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Example Sentences
The mayor said he was "delighted" the government was looking to review his licencing powers alongside the Greater London Authority.
"I am delighted other people in my situation are going to have that little bit of extra support."
She added that BT is "delighted" with tax relief on infrastructure investment in the Spring Statement and UK planning reforms.
When the Bruins traveled to Honolulu for a tournament later in the month, they played with children living in transitional housing who delighted in the chance to spend time with new college-aged friends.
I detect a sense of relief among ministers, but make no mistake - they are not delighted.
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