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
Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Sabara led Riley onto the stage, delighting Trainor and her fellow judges.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Newsom has trolled Trump for months with social media barbs, delighting some Democratic loyalists who have pushed party leaders and potential 2028 candidates to take a harder line.
—Dave Goldiner, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Below, meet the newest brick-and-mortar children’s stores that are delighting the city’s kids and adults alike.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The store opened in the summer of 2024, before the divisive president’s second election, delighting fans with offering plenty of stickers, clothing, signs and other items to proclaim their devotion.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson has spent the last couple of years surprising and delighting us with a gorgeous new chapter in her beauty history.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Madigan's character, the elderly aunt of several of the students, became a cult favorite, both terrifying and delighting audiences.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Joe takes it upon himself to teach the king how to do both, delighting the king and spreading happiness to the land, earning his medal.
—Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Sabara led Riley onto the stage, delighting Trainor and her fellow judges.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Newsom has trolled Trump for months with social media barbs, delighting some Democratic loyalists who have pushed party leaders and potential 2028 candidates to take a harder line.
—Dave Goldiner, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Below, meet the newest brick-and-mortar children’s stores that are delighting the city’s kids and adults alike.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The store opened in the summer of 2024, before the divisive president’s second election, delighting fans with offering plenty of stickers, clothing, signs and other items to proclaim their devotion.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Pamela Anderson has spent the last couple of years surprising and delighting us with a gorgeous new chapter in her beauty history.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Madigan's character, the elderly aunt of several of the students, became a cult favorite, both terrifying and delighting audiences.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Joe takes it upon himself to teach the king how to do both, delighting the king and spreading happiness to the land, earning his medal.
—Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighting
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Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sinner ultimately won the match under the roof, triumphing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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After triumphing on the dance show, Allen went on to star in 2010’s Step Up 3D, 2011’s Footloose remake and an episode of American Horror Story in 2011.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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These kitchens have moved away from ’90s diet culture and toward satisfying, wholesome meals.—
Annie Daly,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just spending time with him is satisfying enough.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Consider the vivid hypocrisy of the ICE agents who were seen feasting at the popular El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Willmar, Minnesota, and then returning later to arrest the owner and employees of this café that had graciously served them.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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In addition, Little Rock's community centers, including Southwest Community Center and West Central Community Center, are available as warming centers during normal daytime operating hours.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Delighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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