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Delight

Dih-LYT

/dɪˈlaɪt/

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delight

Dictionary meaning

Something or someone that provides a source of happiness.

Examples

  • Their delight at seeing each other was obvious to all.
  • I delight in cocktails by the seashore.

Synonyms: pleasure

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