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😊delight

noun, verb
/dɪˈlaɪt/
delicious delighted

Meaning

great pleasure or joy; to give someone great pleasure
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example Sentences

The children were filled with delight when they saw the gifts.

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

Example Expressions

to one's delight

Synonyms

joy, pleasure, happiness, bliss, satisfaction
Entry 1
joy, pleasure, happiness, bliss, satisfaction
Entry 2
joy, pleasure, happiness, bliss

Antonyms

sorrow, disappointment, sadness, displeasure, misery
Entry 1
sorrow, disappointment, sadness
Entry 2
sorrow, displeasure, disappointment, misery

Collocations

great delight, pure delight, delight in, take delight
Entry 1
great delight, pure delight, delight in, take delight
Entry 2
pure delight, take delight, great delight

More Example Sentences

She was delighted to receive good news suddenly.

She was delighted to get an invitation suddenly.

We were delighted to find the lost keys suddenly.

They were delighted to catch the last bus suddenly.

He was delighted to be chosen suddenly for the team.

I was delighted to hear your voice suddenly on the call.

He was delighted to get a seat suddenly on the next train.

We were delighted to receive a discount suddenly at checkout.

They were delighted to meet the guide suddenly at the entrance.

I am delighted to learn that you have achieved outstanding success in the SAT examination.

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