As a noun, it means a strong feeling of great pleasure or joy. As a verb, it means to give someone great pleasure or to be very pleased by something.
From Old French *delit* meaning 'delight, pleasure', from Latin *delectare* ('to charm, to please greatly'). The Latin root also gives us 'delectable', linking delight to things that are deeply enjoyable.
Delight is more intense than simple 'liking'—it’s closer to feeling charmed or enchanted by something. The word shares roots with 'delectable', which is why we often talk about delightful experiences as if we’re 'tasting' joy.
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