1
as in joying
to feel or express joy or triumph
I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words
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Recent Examples of delighting
This younger Yelich-O’Connor sister made good use of the opportunity, delighting the typically small — but steadily growing — early Day 1 crowd with a hourlong set that nicely showcased her indie-dance-pop tunes.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This morning, Hargitay responded with the Outer Banks reference, delighting other commenters in the thread.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera gave up one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This morning, Hargitay responded with the Outer Banks reference, delighting other commenters in the thread.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera gave up one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighting
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Cronos marries crowd-pleasing horror elements with highbrow filmmaking sensibilities into something that would fit under arthouse or grindhouse umbrellas.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In 2025, a capacity crowd was exploding for her, the biggest star in the sport, triumphing on one of its biggest stages once again.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Beaches in Hawaii and Florida top the list for 2026, triumphing across criteria including clear waters and swimmability.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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On busy mornings these foods are quick, satisfying ways to start your family's day.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Having Fox on the court would help mitigate some of this, but OKC is feasting on any little miscue.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Although the consequences of warming oceans on reef health have been well-documented, scientists also found coral to be resilient.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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When the sun is out, warming the tank and boosting the overall risk of explosion, the responders monitor the situation from a distance.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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“Delighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighting. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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