The girl’s parents were delighted to learn that her good grades earned her a spot on the school’s honor roll.
This music delights everyone who hears it.
This product will delight consumers.
You can use this word as a noun:
What a delight!
The cruise was a delight.
It’s such a delight to work with motivated students.
The work of Pablo Picasso is a delight to see up close in a museum.
As an adjective, the word "delight" becomes "delightful."
This pie is delightful.
It was a delightful evening.
The performer told the members of the audience that they were absolutely delightful.
The laughter of children is a delightful sound.
The strawberry and blueberry tart was just delightful.
Note: The word "delight" represents a slightly higher level of diction than is found in regular conversation, but it depends on the person who is speaking. Your teacher, for instance, rarely uses this word; however, you may happen to like using it. You’ll often hear "delight" or "delightful" in TV commercials or internet and radio advertising.
