DELIGHT
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Delight.
How to pronounce delight:
US
Delight - as a noun
A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
Example: "His delight to see her was obvious to all"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delectation14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pleasance13pleasure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something or someone that provides a source of happiness
Example: "A joy to behold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
joy13pleasure10Delight - as a verb
Give pleasure to or be pleasing to
Example: "These colors please the senses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
please8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gratify14satisfy13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take delight in
Example: "He delights in his granddaughter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enjoy15revel8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hold spellbound
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enchant12enrapture11enthral10enthrall11ravish12transport11Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is DELIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDELIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DELIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delight is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDELIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.