delight

• Substantivo que designa um sentimento de grande prazer, alegria ou satisfação, ou aquilo que provoca esse sentimento.

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.

   Deleite

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblisselationenjoymenteuphoriagleegratificationhappinessjoyjubilationpleasurerapturesatisfaction

   Antônimosanguishdespairgriefmiserysorrowwoe

2. Something that gives pleasureB1formal

   A person or thing that causes great enjoyment or happiness.

   Deleite

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblessingenjoymentgratificationjoypleasurethrilltreat

   Antônimosbaneboredisappointmenteyesorenuisance

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Agradar muito

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

   Sinônimoscaptivatecharmenchantenthrallgladdenpleaseravishthrill

   Antônimosannoydispleasedissatisfyirkoffend

2. Take pleasure inB2formal

   To find enjoyment or satisfaction in doing something.

   Sentir prazer em

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

   Sinônimosappreciateenjoyluxuriaterelishrevelsavor

   Antônimosannoydispleaseirritateoffend