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DELIGHT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Delight.

How to pronounce delight:

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Delight - as a noun

A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

Example: "His delight to see her was obvious to all"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delectation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pleasancepleasure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something or someone that provides a source of happiness

Example: "A joy to behold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
joypleasure

Delight - as a verb

Give pleasure to or be pleasing to

Example: "These colors please the senses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
please
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gratifysatisfy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take delight in

Example: "He delights in his granddaughter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enjoyrevel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hold spellbound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enchantenraptureenthralenthrallravishtransport

Example Sentences

"I am delighted to hear that you passed your exam."
"She delights in playing the piano."
"The children delighted in the magic show."
"He delights in teasing his younger sister."
"We were delighted by the stunning performance."
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Word Game Points

Is DELIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DELIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DELIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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