Delight meaning

What does “delight” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“delight” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction.

delight

noun

  1. a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

    “his delight to see her was obvious to all”

    Synonymsdelectation
  2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness

    “a joy to behold”

    “the pleasure of his company”

    Synonymsjoypleasure

verb

  1. give pleasure to or be pleasing to

    “These colors please the senses”

    “a pleasing sensation”

    Synonymsplease
  2. take delight in

    “he delights in his granddaughter”

    Synonymsenjoyrevel
  3. hold spellbound

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University