Definitions for delight

Definitions for (noun) delight

Main entry: delight, joy, pleasure

Definition: something or someone that provides a source of happiness

Usage: a joy to behold; the pleasure of his company; the new car is a delight


Main entry: delectation, delight

Definition: a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

Usage: his delight to see her was obvious to all


Definitions for (verb) delight

Main entry: delight, enjoy, revel

Definition: take delight in

Usage: he delights in his granddaughter


Main entry: delight, please

Definition: give pleasure to or be pleasing to

Usage: These colors please the senses; a pleasing sensation


Main entry: delight, transport, ravish, enchant, enrapture, enthral, enthrall

Definition: hold spellbound


Visual thesaurus for delight