DELIGHT

I. noun Date: 13th century a high degree of gratification ; joy , something that gives great pleasure , the power of affording pleasure, II. verb Etymology: Middle English deliten, from Anglo-French deliter, from Latin delectare, frequentative of delicere to allure, from de- + lacere to allure Date: 13th century intransitive verb to take great pleasure , to give keen enjoyment , transitive verb to give joy or satisfaction to, ~er noun