delight

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство огромного удовольствия, радости или удовлетворения, или то, что вызывает такое чувство.

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.

   Восторг

   • 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.

   Синонимыblisselationenjoymenteuphoriagleegratificationhappinessjoyjubilationpleasurerapturesatisfaction

   Антонимыanguishdespairgriefmiserysorrowwoe

2. Something that gives pleasureB1formal

   A person or thing that causes great enjoyment or happiness.

   Удовольствие

   • 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.

   Синонимыblessingenjoymentgratificationjoypleasurethrilltreat

   Антонимыbaneboredisappointmenteyesorenuisance

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия, доставляющего кому-либо большое удовольствие, радость или удовлетворение, или для обозначения получения большого удовольствия от чего-либо.

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.

   Радовать

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

   Синонимыcaptivatecharmenchantenthrallgladdenpleaseravishthrill

   Антонимыannoydispleasedissatisfyirkoffend

2. Take pleasure inB2formal

   To find enjoyment or satisfaction in doing something.

   Наслаждаться

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

   Синонимыappreciateenjoyluxuriaterelishrevelsavor

   Антонимыannoydispleaseirritateoffend