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SCHADENFREUDE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word schadenfreude. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word schadenfreude. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCHADENFREUDE

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amusement
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delight at being entertained

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

delight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

• something or someone that provides a source of happiness

verb

• give pleasure to or be pleasing to

• take delight in

• hold spellbound

glee
nounn
noun

• great merriment

• malicious satisfaction

indulgence
nounn
noun

• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

• foolish or senseless behavior

• the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

joy
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

pleasure
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

relish
verb, nounv, n
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

satisfaction
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

Best Hypernyms For SCHADENFREUDE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for schadenfreude, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
delectation delight

Alternatives for AMUSEMENT

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