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I . delight [dɪˈlaɪt] N

II . delight [dɪˈlaɪt] VB trans

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delight
encantar

delight in VB intr

Usage examples with delight

to delight in doing sth
ter prazer em fazer a. c.
to greet sth with delight
receber a. c. com prazer
to take delight in sth
ter prazer em a. c.
my sister's little boy is a real delight
o menino da minha irmã é um verdadeiro encanto

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The bachelor intervenes and tells a story in which the good person ends up being unwittingly devoured by a wolf, to the children's delight.
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There was more delight in it, more self-indulgence, too.
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He launches into a profane description of one of his cases, much to the girl's delight.
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A day filled with fun and frolic in contrast to the regular curriculum brings joy and delight to all who attend.
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These economy hotels delight you with its unbeatable value and reliable safety standards.
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It was played in the beer parlours to the utter delight of the inebriate patrons.
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The reviews are florid, poetic, half-crazed; they express the almost lascivious delight of journalists hungry for something to pin their hopes on.
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If your host owns a pet, delight them and their furry friend with a gourmet dog biscuit or cat treats, tied with a beautiful ribbon of course.
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Hold tight as this is a bit of a boneshaker, but it induces plenty of shrieks of delight.
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They hotfooted towards each other, shrieking with delight.
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