Delight

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Great pleasure or satisfaction, or something that gives great enjoyment.

“The children squealed with delight when they saw the presents.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dəˈlaɪt/

Syllables

de·light

Related Words

Synonyms

pleasurejoyhappinessenjoyment

Antonyms

displeasedisenchant

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Seven letters with -IGHT suffix; contains useful vowels E and I

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the H (4 points) adds strategic value

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