DELIGHTS Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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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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As governor of one of the eight Great Lakes states, Walz is a member of the Great Lakes Compact Council that deals with the water use and diversions under the Great Lakes Compact.

Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
Most are in-water, some, along with personal watercraft, water toys, and other fun diversions, are on land.

Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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