Antonyms for de-light

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : dih-lahyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlaɪt

Definition of de-light

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 joie de vivre : noun cheerfulness
As in joy : noun great happiness, pleasure
As in love : noun adoration; very strong liking
As in luxury : noun great pleasure, indulgence
As in paradise : noun land, feeling of great pleasure; absence of evil
As in play : noun amusement, entertainment
As in pride : noun self-esteem
As in radiance : noun happiness
As in satisfaction : noun giving or enjoying a state of comfort, content
As in sweet : noun sugary food
As in treat : noun pleasing entity or occurrence
As in zest : noun energy, gusto
As in cheerfulness : noun happiness
As in peace of mind : noun mental freedom
As in rejoicing : noun exhilaration
As in rejoicing : noun celebration
As in cheer : noun happiness
As in exultance : noun exultation
As in exultancy : noun exultation
As in joyfulness : noun happiness
As in jubilance : noun exultation
As in self-regard : noun pride
As in admiration : noun great respect
As in delicacy : noun delicious, gourmet food
As in delight : noun enjoyment, happiness
As in diversion : noun entertainment, recreation
As in ecstasy : noun bliss
As in elation : noun extreme happiness
As in entertainment : noun amusement, pleasure
As in exaltation : noun great joy
As in exhilaration : noun great happiness, excitement
As in exultation : noun celebration, reveling
As in felicity : noun happiness
As in amusement : noun entertaining, making someone laugh
As in gladness : noun happiness
As in glee : noun extreme happiness
As in gratification : noun satisfaction
As in gusto : noun great enthusiasm
As in happiness : noun high spirits, satisfaction
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

Example sentences :

The child-ren seem rea-dy to skip with de-light, and e-ven Tray shares in their joy.
Extract from : « Little Scenes for Little Folks » by Anonymous

And their good ma-ma stands look-ing on with de-light, as she may well do, at the con-duct of her off-spring.
Extract from : « Little Scenes for Little Folks » by Anonymous

Her ma-ma too looks with de-light up-on the plea-sure her ba-by feels, and for-gets all the trou-ble she her-self has had.
Extract from : « Little Scenes for Little Folks » by Anonymous

Synonyms for de-light

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