delight

US /dɪˈlaɪt/

UK /dɪ'laɪt/

B1

noun

  • Strong feeling of great pleasure
  • A thing that causes joy or pleasure.

verb

  • To give someone pleasure or joy

other

  • Great pleasure or joy.
  • Great pleasure or satisfaction.

other

  • To please someone greatly.

other

  • To take great pleasure in something.

Examples

Savour the culinary delights of Morocco.

She took evident delight in frightening the children with horror stories.