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/dəˈlaɪt/ · de·light
noun
  1. Joy; pleasure. She felt pure delight when she heard the news.
  2. Something that gives great joy or pleasure. The chocolate cake was a delight to the guests.
verb
  1. To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly. The fireworks delighted the crowd.
  2. To have or take great pleasure. He delights in solving puzzles.
Did you know? Shakespeare used the word in 'The Tempest' (Act I, Scene 2), where Prospero says, 'I have with such provision in my mind, that I shall delight you with my magic.'
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026