Cool MateMeaning of Delight
a feeling of great pleasure
In simple words: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
Delight in a sentence
- The children's laughter was a delight to hear.
- She found great delight in painting her garden.
- The movie was a delight that left everyone in a good mood.
- It was a delight to meet someone who shares my interests.
- The surprise party was a true delight for the birthday girl.
How to use Delight
Use 'delight' to describe something that brings joy, often in neutral or positive contexts. It's less common in formal writing, where 'pleasure' might be preferred. Avoid using it in negative contexts.
Grammar pattern
delight + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'delightful' treat that brings a smile, like a delicious cake.
Related words
Collocations with Delight
Opposites of Delight
- displeasure
- sorrow
- dismay
Common mistakes with Delight
- Confused with 'delighted' — 'delight' is a noun or verb, while 'delighted' is an adjective.
- Using 'delight' in past tense incorrectly, as in 'I delight last week' instead of 'I delighted'.
Delight appears in
Delight in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فرح، سرور
شعور بالمتعة والسعادة الكبيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আনন্দ
প্রচণ্ড আনন্দ এবং সুখের অনুভূতি।
- GermanDeutsch
Freude
Ein Gefühl von großer Freude und Glück.
- SpanishEspañol
Delicia
Una sensación de gran placer y felicidad.
- Persianفارسی
لذت، خوشحالی
یه حس خیلی خوب و خوشحالی زیاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Ravi
Un sentiment de grand plaisir et de bonheur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खुशी
बहुत खुशी और आनंद का एहसास।
- ItalianItaliano
Delight
Una sensazione di grande piacere e felicità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Delícia, Prazer
Uma sensação de muito prazer e felicidade.
- RussianРусский
Восторг, отрада
Большое чувство радости и счастья.
- Urduاردو
خوشی، لطف
بہت زیادہ خوشی اور مسرت کا احساس۔
- Chinese中文
愉悦
一种极大的快乐和幸福感。
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Frequently asked questions about Delight
What does Delight mean?
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
What is the definition of Delight?
a feeling of great pleasure
How do you use Delight in a sentence?
The children's laughter was a delight to hear.
Can you give another example of Delight?
She found great delight in painting her garden.
What are synonyms for Delight?
Common alternatives include joy, joy.
What is the opposite of Delight?
Opposite meanings include displeasure, sorrow, dismay.
What words go with Delight?
It commonly pairs with great, absolute, utter, express, find, take, in delight, with delight, of delight, a cry, gasp, squeal, etc. of delight, much to somebody’s delight, real, constant, unexpected, explore, sample, enjoy, delight to.
What are common mistakes when using Delight?
Confused with 'delighted' — 'delight' is a noun or verb, while 'delighted' is an adjective. Using 'delight' in past tense incorrectly, as in 'I delight last week' instead of 'I delighted'.
How do you pronounce Delight?
US: /["/dɪˈlaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈlaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Delight?
Use 'delight' to describe something that brings joy, often in neutral or positive contexts. It's less common in formal writing, where 'pleasure' might be preferred. Avoid using it in negative contexts.
What CEFR level is Delight?
"Delight" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.