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- pronunciation:
- d
laIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Delight is a strong, happy feeling. When you feel delight, you feel a lot of pleasure.
Tamara and her brother opened their presents with delight.- synonyms:
- enjoyment, pleasure
- antonyms:
- disappointment
- similar words:
- happiness, joy, satisfaction
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| definition 2: |
When something is a delight, it gives a lot of pleasure.
Fireworks are a special delight for kids in the summer.Getting a kitten was a delight for Anita's little sister on her birthday.- synonyms:
- joy, pleasure
- antonyms:
- disappointment, horror
- similar words:
- charm, enjoyment
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| related words: |
allure, amusement, like, pride |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
delights, delighting, delighted |
| definition: |
When you delight someone, you do something that makes them smile and feel happy.
The magician's tricks delighted the whole audience.- synonyms:
- charm, please
- antonyms:
- disgust, displease
- similar words:
- amuse, cheer, tickle
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| related words: |
enjoy, entertain, satisfy |
| derivation: |
delighted (adj.) |
Word Builder: delight +
- delighted:
happy.
- delightful:
causing delight.
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