Synonyms of delights

delights 1 of 2

noun

plural of delight

1

as in joys

a source of great satisfaction

the opportunity for travel was one of the major delights of the couple's golden years

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pleasures
• entertainments
• diversions
• recreations
• fun
• activities
• picnics
• distractions
• festivities
• divertissements
• escapes
• revels
• pastimes
• larks
• gaieties
• gambols
• revelries
• romps
• hilarities
• frolics
• merrymakings
• jollities
• screams
• revelings
• games
• convivialities
• jollifications
• time killers
• riots
• rollicks
• sprees
• laughs
• whoopees
• flings
• binges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• bummers
• drags
• downers
• killjoys
• party poopers

delights

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of delight

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joys
• triumphs
• glories
• exults
• brags
• rejoices
• exuberates
• crows
• jubilates
• boasts
• swells
• kvells
• gloats
• kicks up one's heels
• flaunts
• preens
• parades
• struts
• shows off
• swaggers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regrets
• laments
• grieves
• weeps
• bewails
• bemoans

2

as in pleases

to give satisfaction to

the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of delights

Noun

Across the hall, all-day restaurant Café Romano has a menu replete with local and regional delights like pizza mortadella (do not miss it) and myriad pastas as well as a good steak and fish of the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

There’s joyous color combos, textural delights, and plenty of aesthetic-hopping. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

These stages, often tucked away from the noise of the headliners, tend to be a trove of delights, giving up-and-comers a chance to play to the biggest crowds of their careers. — Stuart Heritage, Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026

This is the time when arts organizations launch a slew of new productions and festival season gears up to celebrate everything from culinary treats to literary delights. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Here again, in this slim book, the narrative unfolds in fragments, every sentence drawing you deeper into the delights of language. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Food, France, Family and the Stew that Saved my Soul, Sylvie Bigar explores the world in search of unsung culinary delights and vibrant destinations, armed with three passports and four languages. — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Imagineering booth on the convention floor was full of delights and wonders, especially in its research and development section. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Located in a petite strip mall off I-75, the doughnut shop lacks frills but delights with an array of yeast and cake-style doughnuts. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

The Dogist delights 🐶 After getting laid off, Elias Weiss Friedman picked up his camera and started shooting photos of dogs. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Now that the greige days are finally behind us, a glint of sparkle truly delights. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Those 30 lucky owners should experience exceptional throttle response that delights. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

This is a prospect that particularly delights Lady Eliza Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece and Prince Harry’s cousin. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026

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