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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The final was over five hours long, with Nadal ultimately triumphing over Daniil Medvedev in five sets.

— Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026
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

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Their creamy texture melts into the crispy hash browns for a filling, satisfying start to the day.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
The keyboard is comfortable, with noticeable travel and satisfying feedback for a non-mechanical keyboard—enjoyable enough for any user.

— Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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It's been a busy summer for the bears of Katmai National Park and Preserve, feasting on fresh salmon and packing on the pounds.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of feasting

Verb

In Europe, at least 35,000 more people died because of excess heat this past summer, driven by our quickly warming climate.

— Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Oaks support a wide range of organisms, anchoring entire ecosystems, and also serve the vital task of storing carbon on a warming planet.

— Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026