delight

• Sentiment de grand plaisir, de joie ou de satisfaction, ou ce qui provoque ce sentiment.

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

1. Great pleasure or joyA2formal

   A feeling of extreme happiness or satisfaction.

   grand plaisir, joie

   • 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.

   Synonymesblisselationenjoymenteuphoriagleegratificationhappinessjoyjubilationpleasurerapturesatisfaction

   Antonymesanguishdespairgriefmiserysorrowwoe

2. Something that gives pleasureB1formal

   A person or thing that causes great enjoyment or happiness.

   source de joie

   • 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.

   Synonymesblessingenjoymentgratificationjoypleasurethrilltreat

   Antonymesbaneboredisappointmenteyesorenuisance

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Please greatlyB1formal

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

   Ravir, enchanter

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

   Synonymescaptivatecharmenchantenthrallgladdenpleaseravishthrill

   Antonymesannoydispleasedissatisfyirkoffend

2. Take pleasure inB2formal

   To find enjoyment or satisfaction in doing something.

   prendre plaisir à

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

   Synonymesappreciateenjoyluxuriaterelishrevelsavor

   Antonymesannoydispleaseirritateoffend