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delights

NOUN

enjoyment, happiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contentment glee joy pleasure satisfaction

STRONG

delectation ecstasy enchantment felicity fruition gladness gratification hilarity jollity mirth rapture relish transport

WEAK

joyance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontent dissatisfaction sadness sorrow unhappiness

STRONG

dislike hate hatred

WEAK

depression disappointment dismay melancholy misery pain trouble

VERB

make happy; experience happiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amuse attract charm cheer enchant enrapture entertain fascinate gratify please rejoice satisfy thrill wow

STRONG

allure content divert exult gladden glory groove jubilate pleasure ravish score send slay

WEAK

arride be the ticket delectate freak out go over big hit the spot knock dead knock out tickle pink tickle to death turn on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy bore bring down depress disappoint discourage disenchant disgust dishearten displease dissuade disturb frustrate offend refuse repel repulse tire upset

STRONG

turn off

WEAK

dismay distress pain trouble

Example Sentences

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For quick meals, Mother Road Market on Route 66 hosts a United Nations of local food vendors, from West African fare at Afrikan Delights to Dr. Kustom’s Brazilian menu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Diversions were put in place at Tetney Lock Road junction with Hoop End and the Tetney Lock Road junction with New Delights while investigations were carried out.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2024

The tree lighting kicks off Holiday Lights & Delights, presented by Amazon, which will bring free family-friendly events, light sculptures, live music and other holiday merriment around the city.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

The performance will unfold in the Terrace of Shared Delights, with stepped platforms built for audience seating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2022

He nods, at home with uncertainty, and says, “Don’t put me in your Garden of Earthly Delights, and I won’t write death-symbols on your forehead.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman