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 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 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

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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

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Former Angels executives, however, can recite chapter and verse the difficulty of pleasing Moreno.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The result is an easy, crowd-pleasing frozen Mississippi mud pie that’s equally at home at a summer cookout or holiday gathering.

— Matt Lewis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

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Having eaten nearly every possible version of lobster over the past few days, there was something special about feasting on local mushrooms and indulging in a dozen exquisite Maine oysters.

— Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
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

Definition of feasting

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Highs in the mid-90s are expected in the Spokane area, though smoke might block out enough warming sunlight to prevent temperatures from getting quite as hotas forecast.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, warming more than twice as fast as the global average, according to Copernicus, the European Union's Earth observation and climate monitoring group.

— Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026