Things that give great pleasure, or the act of taking great pleasure in something.
From Old French 'delit', from Latin 'delectare' meaning 'to charm, entice, delight'. The prefix 'de-' intensifies 'lacere' (to entice), suggesting something that thoroughly attracts or pleases.
Delight is etymologically about being 'lured away' - the Latin roots suggest being so thoroughly charmed that you're drawn from your normal state into pure pleasure. This explains why we often describe delightful experiences as 'captivating' or 'enchanting' - they literally capture our attention and lead us somewhere wonderful.
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