1 de·light
Pronounced:
/dɪˈlaɪt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural de·lightsMeaning:
1 [noncount] : a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction ▪ His expression when he saw the baby was one of pure delight. [=joy] ▪ We watched the fireworks with delight. ▪ The kids screamed in delight as they chased one another around the park. ▪ To our delight, our guests decided to stay another night. [=we were very happy that our guests decided to stay another night] ▪ To the delight of the children, there were enough cookies for everyone to have two. ▪ She takes delight in [=very much enjoys] her new job. ▪ Some people seem to take great delight in hearing about the misfortunes of others.
2 [count] : something that makes you very happy : something that gives you great pleasure or satisfaction ▪ The trip was a delight. ▪ a garden full of tasty delights ▪ The magazine is a cook's delight. ▪ The stories are a delight to read.
2 [count] : something that makes you very happy : something that gives you great pleasure or satisfaction ▪ The trip was a delight. ▪ a garden full of tasty delights ▪ The magazine is a cook's delight. ▪ The stories are a delight to read.
—see also turkish delight