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The surprise treat was a delight.
What does Delight mean?
Delight means great joy, or to make someone very happy.
Dictionary definition
Great pleasure or joy, or the act of giving someone that joy.
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Delight in a sentence
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The puppy's tricks delight the whole class.
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Her thoughtful note brought delight after a hard week.
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What does delight mean?
Delight means great joy, or to make someone very happy.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to delight?
The choice "joy" is closest in meaning because delight means great joy, or to make someone very happy.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for delight?
The choice "disappoint" is a strong contrast because delight means great joy, or to make someone very happy.
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WordDelight.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningDelight means great joy, or to make someone very happy.
ExampleExample: The surprise treat was a delight.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dih · lyte
- Strongest beat
- lyte
- Ending
- lyte
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lyte.
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disappointUse when hopes are not met.
saddenUse when causing sadness instead of joy.
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Delight word family
Base word
delight
adjective
delightful
Very pleasant and joyful.
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