Literary or formal noun for a feeling of personal delight or contentment. Often used in compound words like 悦に入る (to be self-satisfied) or 法悦 (religious ecstasy).
He is basking in self-satisfaction over his success.
Upon hearing the news, a look of joy appeared on her face.
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
joy; pleasure; delight
joy; pleasure; delight
joy; delight; exultation
delight; pleasure; enjoyment
Standard kanji form.
The kanji 悦 combines 忄 (heart) with 兌 (exchange, pleasure), suggesting a heart filled with pleasure. The reading えつ is the on'yomi.