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delight Synonyms

Another word for delight

Choosing another word for delight depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong feeling of great pleasure, joy, or keen satisfaction.

Usage Example

"The children squealed with joy when they saw the snow falling outside."

Strongest
joy
pleasure
Strong
glee
happiness
elation
rapture
bliss
enjoyment
jubilation

• verb (Context 2)

To give someone great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

Usage Example

"The street musician's lively performance delighted the passing crowd."

Strongest
please
charm
Strong
thrill
enchant
captivate
gratify
amuse
entertain

• noun (Context 3)

A person, thing, or experience that gives great pleasure or enjoyment.

Usage Example

"Sampling the local pastries was one of the greatest delights of our trip to Vienna."

Strongest
treat
Strong
treasure
joy
charm
gem

• verb (Context 4)

To take great pleasure or satisfaction in doing something (usually followed by 'in').

Usage Example

"My grandmother delights in tending her rose garden every morning."

Strongest
revel
Strong
rejoice
luxuriate
bask
glory

Opposites of delight

The opposite of delight shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

misery
displease
sorrow
dismay
disgust
loathe
displeasure
grief
See all opposites of delight

• Nearby Words

delicious
deliciously
deliciousness
delight
delighted
delightedly
delightful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delight. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delight
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