1
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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2
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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1
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
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The Tony and Emmy winner adds that being on set with his costars, particularly Bomer and Graham, is a delight.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
An egg hunt that delights kids is the centerpiece of many families' Easter celebrations.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day was established to honor this creamy or crunchy delight, allowing fans nationwide to celebrate its rich history and versatility.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The Tony and Emmy winner adds that being on set with his costars, particularly Bomer and Graham, is a delight.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
While Moonrise Bagels has delighted us with their classic flavors so far, Ali has assured us that there's more to come.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
An egg hunt that delights kids is the centerpiece of many families' Easter celebrations.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight
Noun
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The network and Ramsay’s Studio Ramsay Global are also teaming up to launch a digital culinary and entertainment brand called Bite.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 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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One of the movie’s greatest pleasures — and greatest challenges for the actors — is its heightened dialogue, which sounds unlike that of any other movie, even if Rudolph sees it as perfectly natural.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In this blind-tasting event, a selection of California wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, triumphed over several First Growth French Bordeaux wines, shocking the wine world and established California as a world-class wine-producing region.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Jay Rodriguez’s rebound winner after his first-half penalty had been saved was the 10th time the club had triumphed 1-0 in League One this season.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 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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To say more would spoil the fun, but what this film demonstrates clearly is the exceptional filmmaking talent of Coogler and his team, mostly who all worked on his other films.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, parents will have fun identifying all the celebrity voiceovers.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 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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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Delight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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