喜き悦えつ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

joy; delight; exultation

A somewhat literary or formal word for deep joy or delight. Often used in written language or elevated speech. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to rejoice' or 'to be delighted'.

• 彼かれの顔かおには喜き悦えつの色いろが浮うかんでいた。

  A look of joy appeared on his face.