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to take delight in
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to
,
take
,
delight
,
in
.
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delight
noun
delights
placer, deleite, gozo
;
encanto
Example sentences of
delight
noun
•
We watched the fireworks with
delight
.
•
The kids screamed
in delight
as they chased one another around the park.
•
To the delight of
the children, there were enough cookies for everyone to have two.
•
Some people seem to
take
great
delight in
hearing about the misfortunes of others.
•
The trip was a
delight
.
More examples
•
a garden full of tasty
delights
•
The magazine is a cook's
delight
.
•
The stories are a
delight
to read.
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Synonyms of
delight
noun
pleasure
,
enjoyment
,
satisfaction
,
gratification
,
joy
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