delight

delight
de|light1 [dıˈlaıt] n
1.) [U]
a feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction
with/in delight
▪ The kids were screaming with delight.
to sb's delight/to the delight of sb
▪ To the delight of his proud parents, he has made a full recovery.
squeal/gasp/cry etc of delight
▪ She gave a little gasp of delight.
2.)
something that makes you feel very happy or satisfied
the delights of sth
▪ a chance to sample the delights of nearby Vienna
it is a delight to do sth
▪ It was a delight to see him so fit and healthy.
3.) take delight in (doing) sth
to enjoy something very much, especially something you should not do
▪ Chris takes great delight in teasing his sister.
delight 2
delight2 v [T]
[Date: 1200-1300; : Old French; Origin: delit, from Latin delectare 'to please greatly', from delicere 'to attract']
to give someone great satisfaction and enjoyment
▪ Her fabulous recipes will delight anyone who loves chocolate.
delight sb with sth
▪ He is delighting audiences with his wit and humour.
delight in [delight in sth] phr v
to enjoy something very much, especially something that other people think is not nice
▪ He delights in complicating everything.
▪ She delighted in interesting conversation.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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