expert-delight
nounUK /ˈɛkspɜːt dɪˈlaɪt/
US /ˈɛkspɜːrt dɪˈlaɪt/
A very happy feeling that someone really good at something gets.
The chess master smiled with expert-delight when he found the winning move.
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2. The pleasure a specialist takes in doing a job perfectly.
Her expert-delight showed as she tuned the engine to a perfect hum.
3. A feeling of joy shared by people who know a subject deeply.
The scientists exchanged expert-delight over the surprising result.
4. The special happiness that comes from watching a true master at work.
The audience felt expert-delight watching the pianist's flawless performance.