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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2
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
To ensure staff are focused on delighting customers, the leadership embodies adaptive mindsets, that inspire commitment and innovation.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Now Olive is delighting thousands of complete strangers, after a video of her sharing her smile went viral.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
From edgy indies to blockbuster crowd-pleasers, prestige Oscar bait to experimental movies, Van Sant has spent the past 40 years delighting, surprising and confounding his audience.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The pics started coming in, delighting Harman-Michael.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
In a photo shared on Instagram, Eden struck her signature genie pose, delighting her nearly 130,000 followers.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The pair shared curious stares and wagged tails throughout the three-hour journey, delighting those seated nearby.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Djokovic has looked a man renewed in New York this year, delighting crowds with some of his rallies as his dances on court following his wins.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Now Olive is delighting thousands of complete strangers, after a video of her sharing her smile went viral.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
From edgy indies to blockbuster crowd-pleasers, prestige Oscar bait to experimental movies, Van Sant has spent the past 40 years delighting, surprising and confounding his audience.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
The pics started coming in, delighting Harman-Michael.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
In a photo shared on Instagram, Eden struck her signature genie pose, delighting her nearly 130,000 followers.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The pair shared curious stares and wagged tails throughout the three-hour journey, delighting those seated nearby.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighting
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Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2025
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Intriguingly, both ties were played in West Germany, with Gladbach winning 6-0 in Augsburg before triumphing 10-0 in their own stadium in the second leg.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The garden is satisfying to Ramona.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Saturday begins a warming trend with temperatures rising above normal by the middle of next week and some areas nearing 100°F.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Their survival is not just about warming waters, though.—
Bill Kearney,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Delighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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