Delight in Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈɫaɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
di-LYTE-in
dɪlˈaɪt/ /ˈɪn
di-LYTE-in
Definition
To take great pleasure or joy in doing something, often in a way that shows you really enjoy it.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal; commonly followed by a gerund (e.g., 'delight in helping others'). Implies deep or noticeable joy, sometimes used ironically. Don't use it casually for everyday small pleasures.
Spanish: disfrutar de - deleitarse enPortuguese (BR): deleitar-se em - apreciar muitoPortuguese (PT): deleitar-se em - apreciar muitoChinese (Simplified): 喜欢 - 以...为乐Chinese (Traditional): 喜歡 - 以...為樂Hindi: आनंद लेना - मज़ा लेनाArabic: يستمتع بـ - يفرح بـBengali: উপভোগ করা - আনন্দ পাওয়াRussian: наслаждаться - получать удовольствиеJapanese: 〜を楽しむ - 〜に喜びを感じるVietnamese: thích thú với - lấy làm vui vềKorean: 즐기다 - 기쁨을 느끼다Turkish: zevk almak - büyük keyif duymakUrdu: لطف اندوز ہونا - بہت خوشی محسوس کرناIndonesian: menikmati - merasa senang
Example Sentences
Children often delight in playing outside.
basic
Many people delight in reading good books.
basic
She truly delights in helping others.
basic
Some people just delight in making things complicated.
natural
He seemed to delight in proving everyone wrong.
natural
You really delight in teasing your brother, don’t you?
natural