Delight and Pique

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Delight noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

Usage example: we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays

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Pique is an antonym for delight.

Pique noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.

Usage example: in a fit of pique she posted embarrassing photos of her ex-boyfriend on the Internet

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Delight is an antonym for pique in topics: anger, offend.

Nearby Words: piqued, piquing, piquet

pure	pure delight	pure pique
childish	childish delight	childish pique

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