delight
Translation
great pleasure, joy
Examples
The children shrieked with delight.
The children shrieked with delight.
To my delight, they accepted the invitation.
To my delight, they accepted the invitation.
Grammar Patterns
((with delight)) with great pleasure The children shrieked with delight.
((to sb.'s delight)) causing someone pleasure To my delight, they accepted the invitation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joy, pleasure, happiness; Antonyms: disappointment, misery
Etymology
From Old French 'delitier' (to please), from Latin 'delectare' (to charm, please).
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-light' as bringing 'light' into someone's life, causing great pleasure.