DELIGHTS Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

delights 1 of 2

noun

plural of delight

as in joys

a source of great satisfaction the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years

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as in pleasures

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment with his great sense of humor and bubbly personality, he is a delight to be around

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delights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of delight

as in triumphs

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 pleases

to give satisfaction to the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words

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Recent Examples of delights

Noun

There’s a nice localised touch via a railway footbridge on the approach depicting the highs of Southampton’s football history and the delights of the city centre, particularly Oxford Street, can be enjoyed before strolling on to the match. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The harvest’s fleeting nature means the window to catch these seasonal delights is closing, so pull up a seat before the season makes its inevitable exit. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Those delights transport me to my earliest and happiest memories, surrounded by family and friends at birthday parties spent at the park or at McDonald’s. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Edinburgh, a city of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, shines during its renowned August festivals, transforming into a global stage for arts and culinary delights. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights. — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 In another especially science-fictiony case, ticks’ very saliva can spark a severe allergy to such delights as ice cream and hamburgers. — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The business is also a coffee roaster and serves desserts such as baklava and Turkish delights. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Verb

In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The recipe continues to be the creative constant for a cake that still delights guests 90 years on. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Open since 1976, the beloved restaurant, named for the original owner’s mother, specializes in fresh seafood and other homemade delights. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Making an Academy Award best short shortlist delights producers. — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026 SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 Recently, some visiting nutritionists and dietitians have engaged in their own competition, which delights Michaels and the other cooks. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Looking particularly gorgeous on a recent visit were the overflowing boxes of stone fruit varieties from Rojas Family Farms — delights rendered especially irresistible with a $4-per-pound mix-and-match deal. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights

Noun

The show was a colorful, vibrant display of Puerto Rican and pan-Latin American culture, featuring a dynamic set showcasing the history of workers in sugarcane fields to the modern joys of everyday life and an actual legal wedding onstage.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

Founded by a former lawyer turned bookseller and Pasadena native Dan Whitmore, the store is doing brisk business among a younger clientele that still values the tactile pleasures to be found from beautiful books.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasures

Verb

Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of pleases

Noun

Those who order a Pokémon dozen will receive their treats in special-edition packaging featuring the five iconic characters.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
New this year, Amazon will have a Reese’s Pumpkin Bowl, which features 110 snack-size treats in a reusable pumpkin container.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of treats

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Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

Definition of entertainments

Verb

In two or more dimensions, both of these lines count as fractals — that’s because a line takes up no area and leaves most of the surrounding space empty, which satisfies the condition of having many holes.

— Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, as friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfies

Noun

These lavish retreats provided an escape from the city and the summer heat, a place for diversions like hunting and horseback riding, and enough land to build grand showpiece palaces and gardens.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Beyond the gates, the island offers a wealth of diversions, from golf at Apes Hill to trackside seats at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026