delight
gb/dɪlˈaɪt/ us/dɪlˈaɪt/
B1
英語
~ 9400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
great pleasure and happiness
A very strong feeling of happiness and pleasure.
用法パターン：
to feel [delight] at/about/in [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *'a delight feeling'* or *'a delight emotion'*. Use 'delight' as an uncountable noun for the feeling (e.g. 'I felt great delight'), or use 'a delight' only for a person or thing that gives pleasure (see a different sense).
類義語
joy (Very close in meaning but slightly broader; does not always suggest the intense, special pleasure that 'delight' can.)
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pleasure (Can be milder and more general, while 'delight' usually suggests stronger, brighter happiness.)
対義語
misery (Emphasizes deep unhappiness, the emotional opposite of delight.)
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displeasure (A polite or mild opposite, focusing on not being pleased.)
コロケーション
with delight
|to someone's delight
|squeals of delight
|tears of delight
|scream with delight
|jump for delight
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The children screamed with delight when they saw the presents.
- To his great delight, his team won in the last minute.
- She watched the fireworks with obvious delight.
- Their faces were full of delight as they tasted the cake.
学習者向け例文
- The baby laughed with delight when she saw the toy.
- Much to my delight, I passed the exam.
- They shouted in delight when the movie started.
- His eyes showed pure delight when he met the singer.
動詞
B2
action
2
to make someone very happy
To make someone feel very happy and pleased.
用法パターン：
to delight [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *'I delighted about the news'* when they mean 'I was delighted about the news.' Use 'delight' as a verb with an object ('The news delighted me') or use 'be delighted' as an adjective ('I was delighted').
類義語
please (More common and often weaker; 'delight' suggests stronger, more special happiness.)
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thrill (Suggests very strong excitement as well as happiness, and can sound more dramatic than 'delight'.)
対義語
disappoint (Means to fail to please or satisfy, the opposite of making someone very happy.)
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upset (Focuses on making someone unhappy or worried, the emotional opposite of delighting them.)
コロケーション
delight customers
|delight audiences
|delight fans
|delight children
|music that delights
|delight [someone] with [something]
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|social
|communication
例文
- The singer's performance delighted the audience.
- This news will delight our customers.
- Her cooking never fails to delight her guests.
- The story delighted children and adults alike.
学習者向け例文
- The gift delighted her.
- The teacher's kind words delighted the students.
- The funny video delighted everyone in the room.
- The new game delighted the children.
名詞
B2
entity
3
person or thing that gives joy
A person or thing that is very enjoyable and makes you feel very happy.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is a delight
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *'I am a delight with the news'* when they mean they feel happy. Use this sense only for a person or thing that gives pleasure to others (e.g. 'She is a delight'), not for your own feeling.
類義語
pleasure (Used similarly in 'a pleasure to meet you', but can sound slightly more formal or polite than 'a delight'.)
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treat (Informal; suggests something special and enjoyable, often used like 'a real treat'.)
対義語
pain (Informal when used of a person ('He's a pain'); suggests someone or something that causes annoyance instead of pleasure.)
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nightmare (Informal hyperbole for someone or something very unpleasant to deal with, opposite of a 'delight'.)
コロケーション
a real delight
|an absolute delight
|a delight to watch
|a delight to work with
|a delight to use
|a delight to be around
テーマ
emotions
|social
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Your daughter is an absolute delight.
- The book is a delight to read.
- He was a delight to work with on the project.
- The new software is a delight to use.
学習者向け例文
- Her little boy is a delight.
- This cake is a delight to eat.
- The movie was a delight to watch.
- My new colleague is a delight to work with.
動詞
C1
action
4
to greatly enjoy something
To enjoy something very much, especially something you often do.
用法パターン：
to delight in [something/doing something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *'He delights to do it'* instead of 'He delights in doing it.' With this meaning, use 'delight in' followed by a noun or an -ing verb (e.g. 'delight in helping people').
類義語
relish (Suggests slow, deep enjoyment; can sound slightly more formal or literary.)
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savor (Focuses on taking time to enjoy something fully, often experiences or tastes.)
対義語
dread (Means to fear or strongly dislike something you expect to happen, opposite of taking pleasure in it.)
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hate (Strongly dislike something instead of enjoying it.)
コロケーション
delight in [doing something]
|delight in the details
|delight in telling stories
|delight in teasing [someone]
|positively delight in [something]
テーマ
emotions
|habits
|character
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He seems to delight in proving people wrong.
- She delights in sharing stories from her travels.
- Some journalists clearly delight in asking difficult questions.
- The author delights in playing with language and structure.
学習者向け例文
- She delights in cooking for her friends.
- He delights in learning new languages.
- The boy delights in making people laugh.
- They delight in talking about old times.
文法
辞書形
delight
IPA
GB/dɪlˈaɪt/
US/dɪlˈaɪt/
音節・強勢
de - light （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (light)
活用形
Noun
- Base: delight
- Plural: delight, delights
Verb
- Base: delight
- 3rd Person Singular: delights
- Present Participle: delighting
- Past: delighted
関連語
Forms
delights
noun
delighting
verb
delighted
verb
Core family
delightful
adjective B1
Related words
delightfully
adverb
表現
a delight to behold
1/ə dɪlˈaɪt tə bɪhˈoʊld/
idiom
literary
very beautiful or pleasing to see
Used to say that something is very beautiful or very nice to look at.
例文
- The garden in full bloom is a delight to behold.
- Her dance performance was a delight to behold.
- From the top of the hill, the city at night was a delight to behold.
an absolute delight
1/ən ˈæbsəlˌut dɪlˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
someone or something extremely delightful
A very strong way to say that a person or thing is extremely enjoyable and makes you very happy.
例文
- Your mother is an absolute delight.
- The concert was an absolute delight from start to finish.
- Their new book is an absolute delight for mystery fans.
be a delight to [verb]
1/bˈi ə dɪlˈaɪt tə vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
very pleasant to do something with
Used to praise someone or something as very pleasant or enjoyable to do an action with (for example, work with or watch).
例文
- She is a delight to work with.
- The new software is a delight to use.
- The team is a delight to watch this season.
delight in
1/dɪlˈaɪt ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
to greatly enjoy (often habitually)
To enjoy something or enjoy doing something very much, often as something you do again and again.
例文
- She clearly delights in teaching young children.
- He delights in finding small mistakes in reports.
- The writer delights in surprising the reader.
scream with delight
1/skɹˈim wˈɪθ dɪlˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
make a loud happy sound
To make a very loud sound or shout because you feel very happy and excited.
例文
- The crowd screamed with delight when the goal was scored.
- She screamed with delight when she opened the letter.
- The kids screamed with delight as the fireworks went off.
take delight in
1/tˈeɪk dɪlˈaɪt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
greatly enjoy doing something
To enjoy doing something very much, often regularly.
例文
- She takes delight in helping new employees settle in.
- He takes delight in cooking big meals for his family.
- Some people take delight in solving very hard puzzles.
to the delight of [someone]
1/tə ðə dɪlˈaɪt əv sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
causing someone great pleasure
Used to say that something makes a person or group feel very happy and pleased.
例文
- To the delight of the students, the exam was canceled.
- The team scored in the last minute, to the delight of their fans.
- The company announced extra holidays, much to the delight of its employees.
squeal with delight
1/skwˈil wˈɪθ dɪlˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Make a joyful high-pitched sound
To make a long, high sound because you are very happy or excited.
例文
- The children squealed with delight when they saw the ice cream truck.
- The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppies.
- She squealed with delight at the surprise gift.
- She squealed with delight as the roller coaster started.
- Fans squealed with delight when the band came on stage.