waveofdelight
nounUK /weɪv əv dɪˈlaɪt/
US /weɪv əv dɪˈlaɪt/
A wave of delight is a big, happy feeling that washes over you all at once.
When the puppy ran into the room, a wave of delight spread across the children's faces.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sudden, strong feeling of pleasure that comes over a person.
She felt a wave of delight when she heard the good news.
3. A spreading feeling of happiness that moves through a group of people.
A wave of delight went through the crowd as the band appeared.
4. A brief moment of great enjoyment or satisfaction.
He rode the wave of delight after winning the race.