Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
DELIGHT
I. noun
Date: 13th century
a high degree of gratification ; joy , something that gives great pleasure , the power of affording pleasure,
II. verb
Etymology: Middle English deliten, from Anglo-French deliter, from Latin delectare, frequentative of delicere to allure, from de- + lacere to allure
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb to take great pleasure , to give keen enjoyment , transitive verb to give joy or satisfaction to, delighter noun