English · Emotions & Feelings
delight
/dɪˈlaɪt/
[/dɪˈlaɪt/]
great pleasure
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Example
To her delight, the garden she had carefully planted burst into bright colour that spring.
To her delight, the garden she had carefully planted burst into bright colour that spring.
Etymology
From Old French 'delitier', from Latin 'delectare' (to charm).
How & Where It’s Used
Means intense joyful pleasure; as a verb, to please greatly.