English dictionary
delight
nounPronunciation
dəˈlaɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- something or someone that provides a source of happiness
noun
- a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
verb
- take delight in
verb
- give pleasure to or be pleasing to
verb
- hold spellbound
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