Synonyms for de-lighting

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : dih-lahyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlaɪt

Top 10 synonyms for de-lighting

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Définition of de-lighting

Origin : c.1200, delit, from Old French delit "pleasure, delight, sexual desire," from delitier "please greatly, charm," from Latin delectare "to allure, delight, charm, please," frequentative of delicere "entice" (see delicious). Spelled delite until 16c. when it changed under influence of light, flight, etc.

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As in intrigue : verb arouse curiosity
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As in luxuriate : verb indulge, prosper
As in ravish : verb enchant
As in regale : verb throw a party; have fun
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As in revel : verb take pleasure; celebrate
As in satisfy : verb please, content
As in send : verb please
As in take : verb captivate, enchant
As in thrill : verb excite, stimulate
As in tickle : verb make laugh
As in beguile : verb charm
As in triumph : verb be very happy
As in wallow : verb become very involved in
As in captivate : verb attract, enchant
As in charm : verb enchant
As in recreate : verb amuse
As in roister : verb revel
As in spellbind : verb charm
As in comfort : verb make to feel better
As in content : verb please
As in delight : verb make happy; experience happiness
As in divert : verb amuse, entertain
As in enrapture : verb captivate
As in entertain : verb amuse
As in entrance : verb captivate, hypnotize
As in excite : verb inspire; upset
As in exhilarate : verb make very happy
As in fascinate : verb captivate, hold spellbound
As in amuse : verb entertain; make laugh
As in gladden : verb please
As in gratify : verb give pleasure; satisfy

Antonyms for de-lighting

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