Delight
Delight verb - To feel or express joy or triumph.
Usage example: I delighted at the sight of my old schoolyard tormentor standing behind the fast-food counter, asking customers if they wanted fries
Preen and delight are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preen" instead a verb "Delight".
Preen
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Preen and Delight. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/delight/preen
Delight & Preen. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/delight/preen>.
Preen or Delight. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/delight/preen.
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