The children played with delight.

Meaning: This means the children were very happy while playing.

Choice of Words: **Children** are young people. **Played** means to take part in a game or activity for enjoyment. **Delight** is a feeling of great pleasure. When you put them together, "The children played with delight" shows how much the children enjoyed playing.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• Squealing with delight, he played.
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