1 a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight b : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety
2 : a state of happiness or felicity : bliss
3 : a source or cause of delight
Last Updated: 27 Aug 2024 – Updated example sentences
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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