Basic Details
Word: Delight
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A feeling of great pleasure or happiness.
Synonyms: Joy, pleasure, happiness, enjoyment
Antonyms: Displeasure, sadness, sorrow
Idioms and Phrases
- Delight in something: To take great pleasure in something. Example: "She delights in painting every Saturday."
- A delight to behold: Something that is very pleasing to see. Example: "The children's laughter was a delight to behold during the festival."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gift from his best friend filled him with delight and surprise.
Example 2: The delight on her face was clear when she won the competition.
Example 3: The garden was a delight to walk through, with its vibrant flowers and chirping birds.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word 'delight' comes from an Old French word 'delit', which means 'to be pleasing' or 'to make happy'? It's been used for centuries to describe joy!
Famous Quote
"The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up." Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "delight" mean?
a) A feeling of anger
b) A feeling of great pleasure
c) A type of food
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A feeling of great pleasure
2. Which of these is a synonym of "delight"?
a) Displeasure
b) Joy
c) Anger
d) Sadness
Answer: b) Joy
3. Which of these is an antonym of "delight"?
a) Happiness
b) Sadness
c) Pleasure
d) Enjoyment
Answer: b) Sadness
4. Which sentence uses "delight" correctly?
a) The delight was very loud during the concert.
b) Her delightful voice could be heard from afar.
c) The delight of the cake was very sweet.
d) It was a delight to win a prize.
Answer: d) It was a delight to win a prize.
5. Which idiom means to take pleasure in something?
a) To burst with joy
b) Delight in something
c) To feel blue
d) Hit the ceiling
Answer: b) Delight in something
