1. Verb
A high degree of gratification of mind; a high- wrought state of pleasurable feeling; lively pleasure; extreme satisfaction; joy.
2. Verb
That which gives great pleasure or delight.
3. Verb
Licentious pleasure; lust.
4. Verb
To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly; as, a beautiful landscape delights the eye; harmony delights the ear.
5. Verb
To have or take great delight or pleasure; to be greatly pleased or rejoiced; -- followed by an infinitive, or by in.
6. Noun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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