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de·light

delight

 
 
pronunciation:
d laIt
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: great pleasure.
Watching the children having so much fun gave delight to the parents.
synonyms:
enjoyment, pleasure
antonyms:
disgust
similar words:
joy, satisfaction
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: delights, delighting, delighted
definition: to give great pleasure to someone.
He delighted us with his jokes.
synonyms:
please
antonyms:
disgust
similar words:
amuse, cheer
derivation: delighted (adj.)
Word Builder: delight +
  • delighted:
    happy.
  • delightful:
    causing delight.