🇬🇧🇨🇳 delight - 喜悦 : English Lesson

Meaning of "delight" ("喜悦"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Delight is a strong happy feeling you get when something is so fun, tasty, silly, or surprising that you can’t stop smiling or giggling.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The alien’s delight was learning that on Earth, people clap just because other people moved their arms and legs in rhythm.

The smell of fresh cookies filled the kitchen, and my heart exploded with delight while my stomach filed a formal complaint about waiting.

Dad tried to hide his delight when Mom said we needed someone to finish the leftover cake, then bravely volunteered as tribute.

Our dog’s greatest delight is rolling in mysterious stink, which is the opposite of our noses’ greatest delight.

In English history, people once said “your heart’s delight” to mean something you really, really love.

One morning a child found a small bird, cold and quiet. She warmed it in her hands, fed it crumbs, and watched its bright eyes open, a small delight. The bird's first hop was a delight; the child's heart filled with delight; her smile was a clear delight; the mother saw the scene and shared in delight.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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