Overview of noun delight

The noun delight has 2 senses

• delight, delectation -- (a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all")


• joy, delight, pleasure -- (something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight")

Overview of verb delight

The verb delight has 3 senses

• please, delight -- (give pleasure to or be pleasing to; "These colors please the senses"; "a pleasing sensation")


• delight, enjoy, revel -- (take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter")


• enchant, enrapture, transport, enthrall, ravish, enthral, delight -- (hold spellbound)