delight

delight [-s, -'s] n

ME delit; see delight, v.

  1. Enjoyment; happiness; fulfilling pleasure; relief; bliss; understanding; acceptance; positive attitude; (see 1 Samuel 18:22).
  2. Goal; cause; purpose; simplicity; pleasing activity; pastime (see Deuteronomy 21:14).
  3. Insight; memento; reminiscence; comfortable memory; (see Deuteronomy 10:15).
  4. Praise; applause; respect; honor; appreciation; (see Genesis 34:19).

delight [delighted, -s] v

ME delite-n < L. dēlectāre, allure, attract, delight, charm, please.

  1. Please; gratify; enchant; satisfy; (see Number 14:8).