Pronunciation: /dɪˈlaɪt/
noun a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy; rapture
A1 I ate my favorite ice cream and it was a delight.
A2 The children's faces lit up with delight when they saw the presents.
B1 The garden was a delight to explore with its colorful flowers and winding paths.
B2 The orchestra's performance was a sheer delight to listen to.
C1 The chef's culinary creations never fail to delight even the most discerning diners.
C2 The novel was a delightful read, filled with twists and turns that kept me engaged until the very end.
verb to take great pleasure or joy in
A1 I delight in watching cartoons.
A2 She delights in playing the piano.
B1 They delight in exploring new cultures.
B2 The chef delighted the guests with his culinary creations.
C1 The artist delights in pushing the boundaries of traditional art.
C2 The actress delighted audiences with her captivating performance.
formal The performance of the orchestra was a sheer delight to the audience.
informal I was delighted to hear that you got the job!
slang Eating that ice cream was a pure delight!
figurative The sunset painted the sky with colors that were a delight to the eyes.
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