Delight with Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈɫaɪt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
di-LYTE with, di-LYTE with, di-LYTE widh, di-LYTE with, di-LYTE widh
dɪlˈaɪt/ /wˈɪð
di-LYTE with
Definition
To make someone very happy or give great pleasure through something specific.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal or descriptive; often used with things or actions that cause positive emotions. Commonly followed by what causes delight ('delight with her singing'). Not the same as 'delight in' (which means to take pleasure oneself).
Spanish: deleitar con - encantar conPortuguese (BR): encantar com - deleitar comPortuguese (PT): encantar com - deleitar comChinese (Simplified): 用...使高兴 - 用...使愉快Chinese (Traditional): 用...使高興 - 用...使愉快Hindi: ...से आनंदित करना - ...से खुश करनाArabic: يُسعد بـ - يُبهِج بـBengali: ...দিয়ে আনন্দিত করা - ...দিয়ে খুশি করাRussian: восхищать чем-то - радовать чем-тоJapanese: 〜で喜ばせる - 〜で楽しませるVietnamese: làm ai thích thú với - làm ai vui vớiKorean: ...로 기쁘게 하다 - ...로 즐겁게 하다Turkish: ...ile memnun etmek - ...ile sevindirmekUrdu: ...سے خوش کرنا - ...سے محظوظ کرناIndonesian: membuat senang dengan - menggembirakan dengan
Example Sentences
The magician delighted the children with his tricks.
basic
She always delights guests with her delicious cakes.
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The beautiful garden delighted us with its colors.
basic
Her stories always delight me with their humor and warmth.
natural
The chef delighted everyone with a special dessert last night.
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They really delighted us with their thoughtful gift.
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