delight
/dɪˈlaɪt/
noun
- A feeling of great pleasure or happiness.
- To his delight, the rain stopped just in time for the picnic.
- She takes great delight in reading mystery novels.
- The children screamed with delight when they saw the puppy.
- Something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment.
- Fresh strawberries are a true delight in summer.
- Her performance was a delight for the entire audience.
- The old bookstore was a delight to explore.
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verb
- To give great pleasure or happiness to someone.
- The garden's bright colors delight visitors every spring.
- The magician's tricks delighted the crowd.
- A warm meal delights me after a long day.
- To take great pleasure in something (usually followed by 'in').
- She delights in telling funny stories to her friends.
- He delights in solving complex puzzles.
- My cat delights in knocking things off the table.
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