Delight
Definitions
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Examples
“A fool hath no delight in understanding.”
“[…] the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give⟳ delight and hurt⟳ not.”
“At any other time Jessamy would have⟳ laughed at the expressions that chased each other over his freckled face⟳: crossness left over from his struggle⟳ with the baby; incredulity; distress; and finally delight.”
“From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look⟳ like⟳ much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie⟳ a stumble away.”
“Greensleeves was all my joy / Greensleeves was my delight, […]”
“[…] Awake⟳ My fairest, my espous’d, my latest found, Heav’ns last⟳ best gift, my ever new delight,”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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