Synonyms of feasts

feasts 1 of 2

noun

plural of feast

1

as in banquets

a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment

They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a feast at a fancy banquet hall with their closest friends and family.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• banquets
• dinners
• barbecues
• feeds
• festivals
• festivities
• galas
• repasts
• spreads
• parties
• carnivals
• regales
• roasts
• tables
• fetes
• chow
• blowouts
• buffets
• shindigs
• cookouts
• luncheons
• messes
• fries
• clambakes
• luaus
• smorgasbords

2

as in joys

a source of great satisfaction

the colorful Mardi Gras parade is a feast for the senses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joys
• treats
• delights
• pleasures
• gases
• amusements
• entertainments
• delectations
• reliefs
• kicks
• mannas
• recreations
• diversions
• gratifications
• fun
• indulgences
• comforts
• solaces
• ambrosias

feasts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feast

1

as in regales

to entertain with a fancy meal

the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regales
• banquets
• honors
• feeds
• dines
• junkets
• recognizes
• boards
• provisions
• caters
• fetes

2

as in delights

to give satisfaction to

feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delights
• pleases
• satisfies
• warms
• pleasures
• contents
• thrills
• suits
• rejoices
• agrees (with)
• gratifies
• entertains
• gladdens
• amuses
• gases
• tickles
• appeases
• glads
• comforts
• soothes
• treats
• charms
• placates
• excites
• satiates
• pacifies
• titillates
• mollifies
• calms
• caters (to)
• spoils
• quenches
• assuages
• humors
• sates
• captivates
• indulges
• galvanizes
• pampers
• diverts
• coddles
• mollycoddles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crosses
• gets
• bugs
• annoys
• outrages
• displeases
• ruffles
• nettles
• puts out
• bothers
• grates
• irritates
• aggravates
• irks
• galls
• vexes
• incenses
• exasperates
• provokes
• chafes
• piques
• angers
• inflames
• enrages
• perturbs
• rankles
• infuriates
• upsets
• rouses
• maddens
• riles
• roils
• distresses
• disturbs
• frets
• peeves
• insults
• agitates
• steams up
• affronts
• offends
• harasses
• harries
• pesters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feasts

Noun

Today, these feasts come at a cost beyond the reach of many Algerians, whose purchasing power has declined in recent years despite Algeria’s gas and oil riches, pushing more and more people below the poverty line. —ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026

Add in steam and grease from daily cooking and holiday feasts, and those dull cabinets could probably use a refresh. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

At the same time, religious ceremonies and feasts still happen across the country, making the nation-wide holiday a blend of tradition and spirit. —Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026

From decorating eggs to enjoying festive feasts, this holiday is a delightful mix of fun and meaning. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026

Today, these feasts come at a cost beyond the reach of many Algerians, whose purchasing power has declined in recent years despite Algeria's gas and oil riches, pushing more and more people below the poverty line. —Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026

Lunar New Year is here, and with it a chance to celebrate community and tradition with feasts, festivals and fireworks. —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026

The Sheldon Chalet has a live-in chef who can prepare everything from charcuterie plates to king crab feasts. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

Take your pick from full-on Swahili feasts to meal-in-one salads for days out in the bush. —Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026

Verb

Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end. —Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026