DELIGHT


Meaning of DELIGHT in English

I. verb

1.

Synonyms: exult , glory, jubilate, triumph

2.

Synonyms: please 2, arride, delectate, gladden, gratify, happify, pleasure

Related Word: amuse, divert, entertain; allure, attract, charm, enchant, fascinate; enrapture, entrance, transport

Contrasted words: aggrieve, distress, pain, trouble; afflict, try; grieve; bother, irk; bore

II. noun

Synonyms: pleasure 2, delectation, enjoyment, fruition, joy, joyance

Related Word: glee, hilarity, jollity, mirth; ecstasy, rapture, transport; contentment, satisfaction; relish

Contrasted words: abhorrence, detestation, hate, hatred; dislike, distaste; discontent, dissatisfaction

Antonyms: aversion; disappointment

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