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delight

[dih-lahyt] / dɪˈlaɪt /
NOUN
enjoyment, happiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contentment glee joy pleasure satisfaction
STRONG
delectation ecstasy enchantment felicity fruition gladness gratification hilarity jollity mirth rapture relish transport
WEAK
joyance
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discontent dissatisfaction sadness sorrow unhappiness
STRONG
dislike hate hatred
WEAK
depression disappointment dismay melancholy misery pain trouble
VERB
make happy; experience happiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amuse attract charm cheer enchant enrapture entertain fascinate gratify please rejoice satisfy thrill wow
STRONG
allure content divert exult gladden glory groove jubilate pleasure ravish score send slay
WEAK
arride be the ticket delectate freak out go over big hit the spot knock dead knock out tickle pink tickle to death turn on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
anger annoy bore bring down depress disappoint discourage disenchant disgust dishearten displease dissuade disturb frustrate offend refuse repel repulse tire upset
STRONG
turn off
WEAK
dismay distress pain trouble

Example Sentences

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Among NASA's team in Houston, there were "audible screams of delight" from scientists when the crew described flashes of light caused by meteorite impact, Young said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Cherki seems to delight and infuriate in equal measure.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There are few things Americans agree on these days, but one is a shared delight in the anguishes of the Durham, N.C., basketball behemoth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“They Will Kill You” feels like helping my two-year-old niece put together a fairly simple, 12-piece puzzle, and watching her exclaim with delight before asking if we can assemble it again.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

"I wish I could. What a delight it must be to dream away the hours and wake up to a new day full of fresh possibilities."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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