delight

A noun referring to a feeling of great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction, or something that causes such a feeling.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство огромного удовольствия, радости или удовлетворения, или то, что вызывает такое чувство.esSustantivo que denota un gran placer, alegría o satisfacción, o algo que causa ese sentimiento.frSentiment de grand plaisir, de joie ou de satisfaction, ou ce qui provoque ce sentiment.deSubstantiv, das ein Gefühl großer Freude, Wonne oder Befriedigung bezeichnet oder etwas, das ein solches Gefühl hervorruft.ptSubstantivo que designa um sentimento de grande prazer, alegria ou satisfação, ou aquilo que provoca esse sentimento.zh指极大的快乐、喜悦或满足感，也指能带来这种感受的事物。arاسم يدل على شعور بالسرور والفرح الشديد أو الرضا، أو على شيء يبعث على هذا الشعور.

1. Great pleasure or joy A2 formal

   A feeling of extreme happiness or satisfaction.

   • The children screamed with delight when they saw the presents.
   • She took great delight in reading classic novels.
   • His face lit up with delight at the surprise party.

   ruВосторгesGran placer o alegríafrgrand plaisir, joiedeWonneptDeleitezh喜悦arبَهْجَة

   Synonyme: blisselationenjoymenteuphoriagleegratificationhappinessjoyjubilationpleasurerapturesatisfaction

   Antonyme: anguishdespairgriefmiserysorrowwoe

2. Something that gives pleasure B1 formal

   A person or thing that causes great enjoyment or happiness.

   • The garden is a delight to visit in spring.
   • Her performance was a pure delight for the audience.
   • The old town is a delight for history lovers.

   ruУдовольствиеesDeliciafrsource de joiedeVergnügenptDeleitezh乐事arمتعة

   Synonyme: blessingenjoymentgratificationjoypleasurethrilltreat

   Antonyme: baneboredisappointmenteyesorenuisance

• delights plural form
• delights' possessive plural form
• delight's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of giving great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction to someone, or to take great pleasure in something.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения действия, доставляющего кому-либо большое удовольствие, радость или удовлетворение, или для обозначения получения большого удовольствия от чего-либо.esVerbo que expresa la acción de proporcionar a alguien gran placer, alegría o satisfacción, o bien de recibir un gran disfrute o complacencia por algo.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de procurer à quelqu'un un grand plaisir, de la joie ou de la satisfaction, ou pour désigner le fait de ressentir un grand plaisir à quelque chose.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemandem großes Vergnügen, Freude oder Befriedigung bereitet wird, oder dass man selbst großes Vergnügen an etwas empfindet.ptVerbo usado para expressar a ação de proporcionar a alguém grande prazer, alegria ou satisfação, ou para indicar o ato de sentir grande prazer com algo.zh动词，表示使某人感到极大的愉快、喜悦或满足，也表示从某事物中获得极大的乐趣。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن إحداث سرور أو فرح أو متعة كبيرة لدى شخص ما، أو للإشارة إلى الشعور بمتعة كبيرة من شيء ما.

1. Please greatly B1 formal

   To cause someone to feel great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

   • The surprise party delighted the birthday girl.
   • Her performance delighted the entire audience.
   • The news of his promotion delighted his family.

   ruРадоватьesdeleitarfrRavir, enchanterdeErfreuenptAgradar muitozh使高兴arيُبْهِج

   Synonyme: captivatecharmenchantenthrallgladdenpleaseravishthrill

   Antonyme: annoydispleasedissatisfyirkoffend

2. Take pleasure in B2 formal

   To find enjoyment or satisfaction in doing something.

   • She delights in reading classic literature.
   • He delights in making others laugh.
   • The children delighted in playing in the snow.

   ruНаслаждатьсяesDeleitarsefrprendre plaisir àdeSich freuen anptSentir prazer emzh乐于arيَسْتَلِذّ

   Synonyme: appreciateenjoyluxuriaterelishrevelsavor

   Antonyme: annoydispleaseirritateoffend

• delighted past participle
• delighted past simple
• delighting present participle
• delights third person singular