delight
/dəˈlaɪt/noun
A feeling of great pleasure or happiness.
Example sentences
- “The children squealed with delight when the puppy ran toward them.”
- “Her grandmother's face lit up with delight when she opened the gift.”
You take delight 'in' something. 'Much to my delight' is the standard frame for a happy surprise.
Synonyms for delight
Antonyms
- displeasure
- disappointment
- dismay
Find it in: Positive words.
Related words
chagrinA feeling of annoyance and embarrassment caused by failure, disappointment, or a mistake.enchantTo charm and delight someone, capturing their interest completely.irkTo annoy or mildly anger someone.sorrowA deep feeling of sadness or grief.tensionA feeling of nervousness, worry, or unfriendliness that makes people unable to relax, often between people or groups.passionA very strong feeling, such as love, anger, or excitement, that is hard to control. 