delight
nounHow many syllables in delight?
There are 2 syllables in the word delight.Divide delight into syllables:
de · light
How to pronounce delight:
Definition of delight:
- delight (noun):
- extreme satisfaction
- a high degree of gratification or pleasure joy
- a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction.
Synonyms for delight:
amusement
delectation
feast
joy
pleasance
pleasure
ravishment
relief
schadenfreude
treat
Antonyms for delight:
affront
aggravate
anger
annoy
antagonise
antagonize
be mean
bore
bother
bug
bum out
chagrin
curdle
depress
disaffect
disappoint
discompose
disconcert
discontent
disenchant
disgruntle
disgust
dishearten
dismay
disoblige
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