Delight | Mean of delight in English Dictionary

/dɪˈlaɪt/

• Noun
• a strong feeling of happiness
1. His expression when he saw the baby was one of pure delight. [=joy]
2. We watched the fireworks with delight.
3. The kids screamed in delight as they chased one another around the park.
4. To our delight, our guests decided to stay another night. [=we were very happy that our guests decided to stay another night]
5. To the delight of the children, there were enough cookies for everyone to have two.
6. She takes delight in [=very much enjoys] her new job.
7. Some people seem to take great delight in hearing about the misfortunes of others.
• something that makes you very happy
1. The trip was a delight.
2. a garden full of tasty delights
3. The magazine is a cook's delight.
4. The stories are a delight to read.
• Verb
• to make (someone) very happy
1. The toy delighted the children.
2. The stories will delight readers of all ages.

• to be very happy because of (something)
1. I walked slowly, delighting in the crisp autumn air.
2. He delights in meeting new people.