delight  noun
 (something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction or
 happiness
 My sister's little boy is a real delight. [C]
 Her piano-playing is a delight. [C]
 I read your letter with great delight. [U]
 The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under
 the Christmas tree. [U]
 Alex takes delight in (=enjoys) teasing his sister. [U]

 We're just discovering the delights of (=how enjoyable it is) being
 retired.

 delight  verb
 Peter's success at college delighted (=gave great pleasure to) his
 family. [T]
 Some people delight in (=get pleasure from) the misfortunes of
 others. [I usually + in]
 My brother always delights in telling me when I make a mistake. [I
 usually + in]

 delighted   adjective
 The delighted audience applauded loudly.
 We're delighted with our new house.
 I was delighted at/by your news.
 I'm absolutely delighted that you can come.
 We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday.
 "It was very kind of you to help." "Delighted, I'm sure (=I was pleased
 to help)."

 delightedly   adverb

 delightful  adjective
 Our new neighbours are quite delightful (=very pleasant).
 Thank you for a delightful (=very enjoyable) evening.

 delightfully  adverb
 She told me a delightfully funny story.