Antonyms for de light

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : dih-lahyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlaɪt

Definition of de light

Origin : c.1200, delit, from Old French delit "pleasure, delight, sexual desire," from delitier "please greatly, charm," from Latin delectare "to allure, delight, charm, please," frequentative of delicere "entice" (see delicious). Spelled delite until 16c. when it changed under influence of light, flight, etc.

As in joie de vivre : noun cheerfulness
As in joy : noun great happiness, pleasure
As in love : noun adoration; very strong liking
As in luxury : noun great pleasure, indulgence
As in paradise : noun land, feeling of great pleasure; absence of evil
As in play : noun amusement, entertainment
As in pride : noun self-esteem
As in radiance : noun happiness
As in satisfaction : noun giving or enjoying a state of comfort, content
As in sweet : noun sugary food
As in treat : noun pleasing entity or occurrence
As in zest : noun energy, gusto
As in cheerfulness : noun happiness
As in peace of mind : noun mental freedom
As in rejoicing : noun exhilaration
As in rejoicing : noun celebration
As in cheer : noun happiness
As in exultance : noun exultation
As in exultancy : noun exultation
As in joyfulness : noun happiness
As in jubilance : noun exultation
As in self-regard : noun pride
As in admiration : noun great respect
As in delicacy : noun delicious, gourmet food
As in delight : noun enjoyment, happiness
As in diversion : noun entertainment, recreation
As in ecstasy : noun bliss
As in elation : noun extreme happiness
As in entertainment : noun amusement, pleasure
As in exaltation : noun great joy
As in exhilaration : noun great happiness, excitement
As in exultation : noun celebration, reveling
As in felicity : noun happiness
As in amusement : noun entertaining, making someone laugh
As in gladness : noun happiness
As in glee : noun extreme happiness
As in gratification : noun satisfaction
As in gusto : noun great enthusiasm
As in happiness : noun high spirits, satisfaction
As in indulge : verb treat oneself or another to
As in intrigue : verb arouse curiosity
As in live : verb enjoy being alive
As in luxuriate : verb indulge, prosper
As in ravish : verb enchant
As in regale : verb throw a party; have fun
As in rejoice : verb be very happy about something
As in revel : verb take pleasure; celebrate
As in satisfy : verb please, content
As in send : verb please
As in take : verb captivate, enchant
As in thrill : verb excite, stimulate
As in tickle : verb make laugh
As in beguile : verb charm
As in triumph : verb be very happy
As in wallow : verb become very involved in
As in captivate : verb attract, enchant
As in charm : verb enchant
As in recreate : verb amuse
As in roister : verb revel
As in spellbind : verb charm
As in comfort : verb make to feel better
As in content : verb please
As in delight : verb make happy; experience happiness
As in divert : verb amuse, entertain
As in enrapture : verb captivate
As in entertain : verb amuse
As in entrance : verb captivate, hypnotize
As in excite : verb inspire; upset
As in exhilarate : verb make very happy
As in fascinate : verb captivate, hold spellbound
As in amuse : verb entertain; make laugh
As in gladden : verb please
As in gratify : verb give pleasure; satisfy

Example sentences :

You got to walk in de light to be saved, and if you do walk in de light you can't sin.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration

Miss Alice, it looked like de judgment-day, when we sailed down de ribber in de light ob de pine-woods.
Extract from : « Alice Wilde: The Raftman's Daughter » by Metta V. Victor

I done seen his face clar in de light, and he done go into Mr. Cullen's car whar de old gentleman wuz sittin'.
Extract from : « The Great K. & A. Robbery » by Paul Liechester Ford

De Lord bress you, Massa Guly; you'se been de light ob mine eyes, an' de joy ob my soul, eber sin' you fuss cum here.
Extract from : « The Brother Clerks » by Xariffa

Dere some old men dat too old to work so dey sot in de sun all day and holp with de light work.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves. » by Work Projects Administration

Dat allus befo' daybreak, and dey have to eat by de light of de pine torch.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves. » by Work Projects Administration

You know de truth is de light, boss, an' dis is de truth what I'se gwine to say.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 2 » by Work Projects Administration

Twas in de winter time and jus' as cold, twas dark and I had de light.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume IV, Georgia Narratives, Part 1 » by Work Projects Administration

Folks comes askin' for my recipes, but it ain't de recipe dat does it, it's de light hand.
Extract from : « The Girl from Arizona » by Nina Rhoades

At night, dey wukked by de light of big fires and torches, den dey had de big supper and started dancin'.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration

Synonyms for de light

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