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 Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been delighting families for three decades. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 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 The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor. — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans. — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026 Spend the day paddling the spring-fed river, cooling off with a swim, or embracing the nostalgia of a place that’s been delighting visitors since the 1940s. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Charlotte was seen smiling and waving to the crowds as the carriage made its way along the procession route, delighting royal watchers gathered for the annual celebration. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Chicago sent 11 batters to the plate while scoring seven times in the fifth, delighting a sellout crowd of 37,882 at Rate Field. — CBS News, 12 June 2026

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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
The Entertainer of the Year award went to Cody Johnson, triumphing over fellow nominees Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 June 2026

Definition of triumphing

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Classic picks like Phase 10 and UNO make for easy, crowd-pleasing options.

— Abby Price, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

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Part of what draws readers to particular genre books, whether on Amazon or at airport kiosks, is the fealty to hyper-specific tropes and reliable plot patterns, the predictable and satisfying arcs of its heroines and heroes.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
Tapert admitted that such moves, while ultimately satisfying, also come with a bit of trepidation.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of satisfying

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Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Definition of feasting

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Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Research shows warming temperatures from burning coal, oil and gas are making fires more frequent and intense.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026