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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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Fletcher, who, along with Gamble, is from southern Louisiana, delights in being shocking.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Here, Robyn delights in regaling the listener with the contradictory ideas of motherhood she’s encountered in the four years since becoming a mom to her son, Tyko.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

The profits from the sale of the cucumbers delights Hisham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.’

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë