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Antonyms for de-lighting


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : dih-lahyt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlaɪt



Definition of de-lighting

Origin :
  • c.1200, delit, from Old French delit "pleasure, delight, sexual desire," from delitier "please greatly, charm," from Latin delectare "to allure, delight, charm, please," frequentative of delicere "entice" (see delicious). Spelled delite until 16c. when it changed under influence of light, flight, etc.
  • As in satisfactory : adj acceptable, sufficient
  • As in indulge : verb treat oneself or another to
  • As in intrigue : verb arouse curiosity
  • As in live : verb enjoy being alive
  • As in luxuriate : verb indulge, prosper
  • As in ravish : verb enchant
  • As in regale : verb throw a party; have fun
  • As in rejoice : verb be very happy about something
  • As in revel : verb take pleasure; celebrate
  • As in satisfy : verb please, content
  • As in send : verb please
  • As in take : verb captivate, enchant
  • As in thrill : verb excite, stimulate
  • As in tickle : verb make laugh
  • As in beguile : verb charm
  • As in triumph : verb be very happy
  • As in wallow : verb become very involved in
  • As in captivate : verb attract, enchant
  • As in charm : verb enchant
  • As in recreate : verb amuse
  • As in roister : verb revel
  • As in spellbind : verb charm
  • As in comfort : verb make to feel better
  • As in content : verb please
  • As in delight : verb make happy; experience happiness
  • As in divert : verb amuse, entertain
  • As in enrapture : verb captivate
  • As in entertain : verb amuse
  • As in entrance : verb captivate, hypnotize
  • As in excite : verb inspire; upset
  • As in exhilarate : verb make very happy
  • As in fascinate : verb captivate, hold spellbound
  • As in amuse : verb entertain; make laugh
  • As in gladden : verb please
  • As in gratify : verb give pleasure; satisfy

Synonyms for de-lighting

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