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What is meant by delight?

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What is meant by delight?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy children squealing in delight also : extreme satisfaction seems to take delight in the misfortunes of others. 2 : something that gives great pleasure her performance was a delight.

Which is the best synonym for to delight?

synonyms for delight

  • contentment.
  • glee.
  • joy.
  • pleasure.
  • satisfaction.
  • delectation.
  • ecstasy.
  • enchantment.

Is delighted an infinitive?

[ + to infinitive ] I’m delighted to meet you.

Is delighted a participle?

The past tense and past participle of delight.

Who is a delight person?

/dɪˈlaɪt/ B2. (something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness: My sister’s little boy is a real delight.

How do you use delight?

Delight sentence example

  1. He was a delight to behold.
  2. She gasped her delight and smiled up at him.
  3. Destiny squealed with delight and did it again.
  4. I never lost a jot of my delight in this great park.
  5. Children should be encouraged to read for the pure delight of it.
  6. I recall with delight that home-going.

What is the synonymous of delighted?

Synonyms for delighted. agreed (with), contented, feasted, gassed.

How do you express delight?

Ways of expressing happiness and pleasure – thesaurus

  1. hooray. interjection. mainly spoken a word that you shout to show that you are excited and happy about something.
  2. aah. interjection.
  3. excellent. adjective.
  4. lovely. adjective.
  5. happily. adverb.
  6. good for/on someone. phrase.
  7. hallelujah. interjection.
  8. good. adjective.

What type of noun is delight?

delight used as a noun: joy; pleasure.

What is the adjective of delight?

delightful. / (dɪˈlaɪtfʊl) / adjective. giving great delight; very pleasing, beautiful, charming, etc.

What is the superlative of delight?

delightful (comparative more delightful, superlative most delightful) Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure. quotations ▼

What is the adverb of delight?

adverb. /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/ /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/ ​in a very pleasant way synonym charmingly.