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

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 Having left their farm and loved ones behind, Laura describes the Ingalls’ near 800-mile journey West as one rife with excitement and new delights. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026 Irving takes a similarly whimsical approach to the table, scattering multiple egg cups and filling them with candy and savory delights like wasabi peas. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Simpler, smaller, and easily achievable ones—the delights of experiencing the moments life offers by connecting ourselves to the physical world. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Verb

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 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 This beautiful shrub delights with deep red foliage in early spring and purple-red flowers in late spring through early summer. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 The Delaware shoreline delights with mechanical cleaning three times a week to maintain the real postcard image of the Atlantic Shoreline. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Say yes to learning that delights your spirit. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delights

Noun

By the end of my rave journey, I was comforted by the knowledge that there is a space for people—newcomers, veteran partygoers like Estephani—to discover the joys of dancing among like-minded attendees.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
In England, one of the great joys of the World Cup—right up there with filling in sticker books, reviving old pop songs, and watching Germany lose—is the tournament wall chart.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

However, that path could lead him away from the brand of expositions on erotic pleasures that sustain his fame and, more important, his fortune.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
The pleasures of southwestern Montana in the summertime are not exactly a secret.

— Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 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

Later, when Saeng-gang and her mother leave the palace to hide Saeng-gang’s spirit-hearing abilities, the mother is poisoned by treats sent from the palace.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
The idea of ice cream helping with sleep sounds counterintuitive, but UK brand Snooz is banking on a growing shift in how consumers think about nighttime treats.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of treats

Noun

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

What might come as a surprise, though, is the iPhone 17 family already actually satisfies EU rules.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of satisfies

Noun

Their storylines are strong enough to keep audiences engaged even when convoluted subplots and unnecessary diversions bog down the main narrative between Judith and Debbie.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Outdoor diversions are plentiful, and include Pinnacle Park, spanning about 1,500 acres.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026