delight

noun B2

Meaning

Delight refers to a feeling of great pleasure or joy that one experiences in response to something enjoyable or satisfying.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "delight" with "delighted," which is an adjective describing a feeling rather than the noun itself.

Example Sentences

Is it a delight to read books every evening ?
It was a delight to attend the conference on renewable energy .
It was a real delight to see you again today .
The children's laughter was a delight to everyone at the party .

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