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
After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.
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Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This morning, Hargitay responded with the Outer Banks reference, delighting other commenters in the thread.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera gave up one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Southern Soul Barbeque Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Southern Soul is known for delighting diners with contemporary twists on classic Georgia barbecue.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This morning, Hargitay responded with the Outer Banks reference, delighting other commenters in the thread.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The ball circled the rim twice before dropping on Friday night, delighting Duke and its fans and crushing LSU.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cabrera gave up one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Southern Soul Barbeque Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Southern Soul is known for delighting diners with contemporary twists on classic Georgia barbecue.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delighting
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Sweet summer corn, creamy mozzarella, and savory miso team up to add rich flavor and tame the heat of these zippy peppers for a crowd pleasing dish.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Not just the neat trick of beguiling highbrow critics while at the same time pleasing millions of readers who don’t care about literary bona fides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Meatball sliders make a fun and satisfying lunch the whole family will enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Studies have revealed the velella eat zooplankton, fish eggs and krill, while ocean sunfish called mola mola, one of the ocean's largest bony fish, have been seen feasting on large flotillas of velella at sea.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The two were teammates, with Crowe feasting on spot-up 3s as defenses swarmed Kennard and Division I basketball coaches watched in the stands.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The method shows promise in helping to curb warming temperatures due to climate change, however there may be unforeseen ecological consequences.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Sargassum has become an increasingly expensive nuisance for coastal communities, and as blooms become larger due to warming water temperatures because of climate change and fertilizer run off providing blooms with endless nutrients, the problem will continue to mushroom.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Delighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delighting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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