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Wordabulary

delight

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

"The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

displeasure misery

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The children squealed with _____ when they saw the puppy."

Answer: delight

In your own words, what does "delight" mean?

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

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