n. | 1. | A high degree of gratification of mind; a high- wrought state of pleasurable feeling; lively pleasure; extreme satisfaction; joy. |
2. | That which gives great pleasure or delight. | |
3. | Licentious pleasure; lust. | |
v. t. | 1. | To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly; |
v. i. | 1. | To have or take great delight or pleasure; to be greatly pleased or rejoiced; - followed by an infinitive, or by in. |
Noun | 1. | delight - a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all" Synonyms: delectation |
2. | delight - something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his company"; "the new car is a delight" | |
Verb | 1. | delight - give pleasure to or be pleasing to; "These colors please the senses"; "a pleasing sensation" Synonyms: please |
2. | delight - take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter" | |
3. | delight - hold spellbound |