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Delighted vs Enlighten - What's the difference?

delighted | enlighten |

As verbs the difference between delighted and enlighten

is that delighted is (delight) while enlighten is to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

As an adjective delighted

is greatly pleased.

delighted

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Greatly pleased.
  • *
  • Filled with wonder and delight.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (delight)

    • enlighten

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
  • To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.

    • Antonyms

    * endarken