flashofdelight
nounUK /flæʃ əv dɪˈlaɪt/
US /flæʃ əv dɪˈlaɪt/
A flash of delight is a quick, happy feeling that makes you smile.
When the puppy licked her hand, she felt a flash of delight.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A very short bright moment of pleasure that passes quickly.
He saw a flash of delight in her eyes before she turned away.
3. A sudden small surprise that makes someone feel glad.
The surprise note in his lunchbox gave him a flash of delight.
4. A quick feeling of fun that comes and goes like a spark.
The kids had a flash of delight when the bubbles floated by.