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

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 The 25-year-old British baking and lifestyle creator shares his passion for pies, cakes, pastries, and so many more mouth-watering delights to millions across TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 Savor small delights and share them generously without overspending. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Verb

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 Still, in its charms the production delights. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights

Noun

For Braswell, the winning combination has always been travel and the outdoors, two of her greatest joys.

— Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
But most have written asking for advice about life’s vexations and troubles, or to share their observations on life’s oddities and joys.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of joys

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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

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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

Noun

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
Since then, salmon returns have declined because of habitat loss, water diversions, migration barriers, invasive species, changing ocean conditions, and decades of overfishing.

— Nicole Buss August 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026