Word DELIGHT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

delight

🇺🇸 [dɪˈlaɪt]

Meanings

A feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction. Delight is often experienced when something brings happiness, joy, or fulfillment. It can also refer to an action or thing that brings pleasure or enjoyment.

Examples

• She took great delight in seeing her hard work pay off.
• The children’s faces lit up with delight when they saw the presents.
• The concert was a delight, with the crowd enjoying every moment.
• He found delight in simple things like reading a good book.
• The meal was a delight, with every dish exceeding expectations.

Synonyms

pleasure • joy • satisfaction

Antonyms

misery • displeasure • boredom