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DELIGHTS Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word delights. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word delights. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DELIGHTS

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cheerfulness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

• a feeling of spontaneous good spirits

happiness
nounn
noun

• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

• emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

amusements
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of delight at being entertained

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

blisses
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of extreme happiness

elations
nounn
noun

• an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

• a feeling of joy and pride

enchantments
nounn
noun

• a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

• a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

• a magical spell

enjoyments
nounn
noun

• the pleasure felt when having a good time

• act of receiving pleasure from something

• (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property

entertainments
nounn
noun

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

excitements
nounn
noun

• the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• something that agitates and arouses

• disturbance usually in protest

festivities
nounn
noun

• any joyous diversion

gratifications
nounn
noun

• state of being gratified or satisfied

• the act or an instance of satisfying

joys
nounn
noun

• the emotion of great happiness

• something or someone that provides a source of happiness

verb

• feel happiness or joy

• make glad or happy

merriments
nounn
noun

• a gay feeling

• activities that are enjoyable or amusing

pleasures
nounn
noun

• a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

• something or someone that provides a source of happiness

• a formal expression

• an activity that affords enjoyment

• sexual gratification

raptures
nounn
noun

• a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

• a state of elated bliss

relishes
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• spicy or savory condiment

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

satisfactions
nounn
noun

• the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

• state of being gratified or satisfied

• compensation for a wrong

• (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation

• act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite

thrills
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

verb

• cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• fill with sublime emotion

treasures
nounn
noun

• accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

• art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

• any possession that is highly valued by its owner

• a collection of precious things

verb

• hold dear

• be fond of; be attached to

delectation
nounn
noun

• a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

• act of receiving pleasure from something

Best Hypernyms For DELIGHTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for delights, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
delight gratify pleasance please pleasure satisfy excitements happinesses joys pleasures satisfactions
Phrases (1)
positive stimulus

Alternatives for CHEERFULNESS

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