Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheer-delight
Phrase
/ʃɪr dɪˈlaɪt/
Definition
A profound or intense feeling of joy and happiness.
Examples
- After tasting the chocolate cake, she felt sheer delight wash over her.
- The children squealed with sheer delight as they opened their presents.
- Watching the sunrise from the mountain top filled him with sheer delight.
Meaning
The phrase ‘sheer delight’ refers to pure, unadulterated pleasure or joy that one experiences in response to something particularly pleasurable or beautiful.
Synonyms
- pure joy
- bliss
- great pleasure
- ecstasy
- euphoria
