DELIGHTING Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

delighting

verb

present participle of delight

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 Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 It’s been a little over a year since San Jose said farewell to Sophia, the 21-year-old jaguar who had been at the San Jose zoo for nearly her entire life, delighting millions of guests. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026 The first movie began delighting audiences in 2014, followed by 2017’s Paddington 2 and 2024’s Paddington in Peru. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Remmick, Jimmy Crystal and Larry Lamb share an unrelenting desire to entertain, whether performing music outside a juke joint, indulging amusement with graphic violence or delighting the British reading public with scandal and drama. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The match showcased all competitors, with Solo even mocking Jey Uso, delighting the crowd. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Noah’s Ark Waterpark stands out as a fan favorite, delighting guests since its seasonal operations began in 1979. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Last week, an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the Blue Angels, the Navy’s flight-demonstration team, zoomed dangerously low along the Florida coast, stirring up sand and umbrellas, startling some beachgoers—and, it must be said, delighting many others. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Instead, Gonzalez was influential in stealing possession from Newcastle and moving the home side up the field quickly, with Manchester City triumphing 4-0.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
So Democratic mainstays such as the three-term Colorado Senator Michael Bennet are losing their campaigns, and members of the Democratic Socialists of America are triumphing.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of triumphing

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Government attorneys wrote that Puig had knowledge of a grand jury proceeding and attempted to obstruct it, satisfying the burden on the first count.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Soups Diced watermelon rinds can add a satisfying crunch to a variety of soups, stews, or chilis.

— Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfying

Verb

The researchers discovered bacteria feasting on simple carbon compounds within the liquid and found larger numbers of bacteria after fog events than before them—suggesting that the organisms are actually growing.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
My teenage aunts, entrusted with the care of thousands of white larvae feasting on lush, thick mulberry leaves, had to get up in the middle of the night to scatter more leaves into the trays.

— Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of feasting

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The Environmental Protection Agency is abandoning federal limits on planet-warming pollution from coal and gas power plants, dismantling most Biden-era climate rules in the name of lowering energy costs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The video begins with Meghan and Harry walking hand-in-hand outdoors before transitioning to several family moments, including a child warming their feet by a fireplace and Meghan wearing rain boots while splashing through a muddy puddle.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026