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

While the purpose of the original building is uncertain, animal bones and pottery excavated at the Durrington Walls suggest it was used for large celebrations or feasts. —Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026

McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball. —ABC News, 12 May 2026

Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects. —David Harris, SPIN, 11 May 2026

What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events. —Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026

Ferragosto in mid-August is one of the biggest celebrations; locals head to the coast for communal feasts, seaside parties, and fireworks over the Adriatic. —Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026

This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year. —Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026

Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026

In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting. —Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026

Verb

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