delight

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of great pleasure and enjoyment, especially one that comes unexpectedly or from something that is simple and everyday.

  - "The child's delight at receiving a new toy was heartwarming."
  - "The sunset brought a sense of peace and delight to the end of the day."

• Verb

  To please or satisfy someone completely.

  - "The teacher delighted the students with a surprise field trip."
  - "The chef delighted his customers with a delicious meal."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈlaɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1446746"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delight
fright , light , night , right

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Variants

List of all variants of delight that leads to same result
delight , delights , delighted , delighter , delighters , delighting , delight in , delighted in , delighting in , delights in , Turkish delight , Turkish paste , turkish delights , take delight in , to someone's delight , Jones , Q , Quincy Delight Jones , Jr. , Quincy Jones

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Etymology

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Old French 'deliter' meaning 'to please' or 'to detain', from 'de-' meaning 'away' and 'lite' meaning 'light' or 'easy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'delight' has been used in English since the 13th century.

2. The term 'delight' is often used in the context of food and drink, such as 'a delight to the senses' or 'a delectable dish'.

3. In medieval literature, the term 'delight' was often used to describe the pleasures of the court, such as feasts, tournaments, and hunting parties.

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Related Concepts

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1. Joy: A positive emotion characterized by feelings of happiness, satisfaction, and contentment.

2. Happiness: A state of well-being and contentment, characterized by positive emotions such as joy, pleasure, and satisfaction.

3. Pleasure: A positive experience that provides enjoyment and satisfaction.

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Culture

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Delight has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. In literature, it is often used to describe characters' emotions and experiences. In art, it is often depicted as a beautiful scene or object that brings joy and pleasure. In music, it is a common theme in love songs and ballads.

How to Memorize "delight"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where you are experiencing great pleasure and enjoyment, such as receiving a surprise gift or enjoying a delicious meal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delight' with positive emotions and experiences, such as happiness, joy, and pleasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'delight' with a memorable phrase or acronym, such as 'Delight is a feeling that brings me joy' or 'Delight: Dazzling, Entertaining, Lovely, Inspiring, Thoughtful'.

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