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delight

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1. delight - Noun

2. delight - Verb

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A high degree of gratification of mind; a high- wrought state of pleasurable feeling; lively pleasure; extreme satisfaction; joy.

That which gives great pleasure or delight.

Licentious pleasure; lust.

To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly; as, a beautiful landscape delights the eye; harmony delights the ear.

To have or take great delight or pleasure; to be greatly pleased or rejoiced; -- followed by an infinitive, or by in.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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his delight to see her was obvious to all Source: Internet

a joy to behold Source: Internet

the pleasure of his company Source: Internet

the new car is a delight Source: Internet

he delights in his granddaughter Source: Internet

These colors please the senses Source: Internet

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