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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around
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as in pleasure
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays
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as in to joy
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delight
Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Much to Chee’s delight, the weapon plus the bad alibi are enough to bring Shorty in for questioning.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The girls kiss as part of some kind of dare or game, much to Saxon’s delight, and then Lachlan leans over and kisses his brother right on the lips, at first a quick peck, but then back in for a longer, lingering kiss.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Much to Chee’s delight, the weapon plus the bad alibi are enough to bring Shorty in for questioning.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nothing delights them more than a shooter left open.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As for entertainment, pick your poison: live music, board games, or something off its bookshelf.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Perry is also the main creative force behind the guiltiest pleasure BET+ original shows.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This moment transitions from reflection to celebration; to triumph over the trials that once seemed insurmountable.—
Nick Jonas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune Still, there have been 55 times in which the No. 12 seed triumphed since the NCAA Tournament field expanded in 1985, including twice last year, when James Madison beat Wisconsin and Grand Canyon knocked off Saint Mary’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Saturday Night Live poked fun at a recent blunder made by the Trump administration.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Explore Anna Maria Island Orlando Known as the theme park capital of the world, Central Florida bursts with family-friendly fun.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the setup for Maryland basketball is mostly fine, and the chief takeaway is simply that university administrators can’t be complacent about their coach’s contentment given the financial and competitive complexities of modern college basketball.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some expats living in the Nordic region have argued that ‘contentment’ is a better word than happiness for what this report measures—a steady, deep sense of satisfaction with one’s life than fleeting joy.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That explanation has failed to satisfy Democrats who say that plans for imminent military strikes are regularly classified.—
David Klepper,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the requirements to satisfy the banks into loaning Arsenal the money was a commitment for Wenger to stay for five years.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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