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delight
noun
verb
Something or someone that provides a source of happiness
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dəˈlaɪt
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noun
Something or someone that provides a source of happiness
“A joy to behold”
noun
A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
“His delight to see her was obvious to all”
verb
Take delight in
“He delights in his granddaughter”
verb
Give pleasure to or be pleasing to
“These colors please the senses”
verb
Hold spellbound
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Example Sentences
A joy to behold
The pleasure of his company
The new car is a delight
His delight to see her was obvious to all
He delights in his granddaughter
These colors please the senses
A pleasing sensation
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