delight

//dɪˈlaɪt//
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Noun

delightSingular
delightsPlural
1

A feeling of great pleasure or joy.

The children laughed with delight when they saw the presents.

2

Something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment.

The garden is a delight in spring.

Verb

delightInfinitive
delightPresent tense
delightedPast tense
delightedPast participle
delightingPresent participle
delightsThird-person singular
1

To give someone great pleasure or satisfaction.

The magician's tricks delighted the children.

2

To take great pleasure in something.

She delights in reading mystery novels.