delight
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“The Book of Birds” is, like poetry, a form of memory, recovery and ritualizing delight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
She made amends by hitting the first winner of her comeback with another volley to the delight of the crowd.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
It was world number 114 Chwalinska who held first - much to the delight of the 15,000-strong crowd who gave her vociferous support throughout.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It more than ever becomes an agent of delight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“Pancake, of course!” the Incorrigible children exclaimed in delight, smiting their foreheads; how could they have failed to guess?
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing delight
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Enjoy! Synonyms for "Pleasure"
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