Meaning of delight In English

• 0 (something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness:

  • My sister's little boy is a real delight.

  • I read your letter with great delight.

  • The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.

  • He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister.

  • We're just discovering the delights of being retired.

• 1 to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction:

  • Peter's academic success delighted his family.

• 2 great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this:

  • [ C ] My sister’s little boy is a real delight.

  • [ U ] His music teacher expressed delight with his performance.

• 3 to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction:

  • The songs of countrypeople and of sailors delight me.

  • Peter’s success at college delighted his family.