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/dəˈlaɪt/ · de·light
noun
- Joy; pleasure. She felt pure delight when she heard the news.
- Something that gives great joy or pleasure. The chocolate cake was a delight to the guests.
verb
- To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly. The fireworks delighted the crowd.
- To have or take great pleasure. He delights in solving puzzles.
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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.'