delight

/di-ˈlīt/

noun

  1. a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy; also : extreme, satisfaction

  2. something that gives great pleasure

  3. the power of affording pleasure

children squealing in delight

verb

  1. to take great pleasure

  2. to give keen enjoyment

  3. to give joy or satisfaction to

delighted in playing the guitar

phrasal verb

  1. to be very happy because of (something) : to enjoy (something) very much

I walked slowly, delighting in the crisp autumn air.