SCHADENFREUDE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word schadenfreude. (close relations)
Definition of SCHADENFREUDE
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 |