Delight Meaning in English
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/dɪˈɫaɪt/
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/dɪlˈaɪt/
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Definition
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Also, something that brings joy or to cause someone to feel very happy.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary than 'happiness'. Used both as a noun ('to my delight') and a verb ('to delight the children'). For things that give pleasure: 'a delight to see'. Common collocations: 'with delight', 'to the delight of', 'take delight in'. As a verb, often used in passive or with 'in' ('delight in').
Spanish: deleite - placer - encantar (verbo)Portuguese (BR): deleite - prazerPortuguese (PT): deleite - prazerChinese (Simplified): 愉快 - 喜悦Chinese (Traditional): 愉快 - 喜悅Hindi: आनंद - खुशीArabic: سرور - متعةBengali: আনন্দ - পরম আনন্দRussian: восторг - удовольствиеJapanese: 喜び - 大きな喜びVietnamese: niềm vui sướng - sự thích thúKorean: 기쁨 - 즐거움Turkish: zevk - büyük sevinçUrdu: مسرت - خوشیIndonesian: kegembiraan - kesenangan besar
Example Sentences
The children screamed with delight when they saw the presents.
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It is a delight to work with you.
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Her face lit up with delight.
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The chef’s new dish was a delight to everyone at the table.
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She takes great delight in telling funny stories.
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That news will surely delight your parents.
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