Synonyms for Took delight in:
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v.
• exult
- bluster
, - brag
, - bully
, - crow
, - gloat
, - glory
, - revel
, - show off
, - take delight in
, - triumph
, - vaunt
.
• like
- admire
, - adore
, - appreciate
, - approve
, - be gratified by
, - be keen on
, - be partial to
, - be pleased by
, - be sweet on
, - care for
, - care to
, - cherish
, - delight in
, - derive pleasure from
, - dig
, - dote on
, - esteem
, - exclaim
, - fancy
, - feast on
, - find appealing
, - get a kick out of
, - go for
, - hanker for
, - hold dear
, - indulge in
, - love
, - luxuriate in
, - prize
, - rejoice in
, - relish
, - revel in
, - savor
, - stuck on
, - take an interest in
, - take satisfaction in
, - take to
.
What are the hypernyms for Took delight in?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
appreciated, celebrated, cherished, Enjoyed, Relished, Savored, rejoiced in, gloried in, delighted at, delighted with, delighted in.
What are the opposite words for took delight in?
Took delight in means to enjoy or find pleasure in something. Some antonyms for this phrase include despised, abhorred, detested, loathed, and reviled. These words suggest a strong dislike or hatred for something or someone. Whereas took delight in implies a sense of positivity and enjoyment, the antonyms indicate negative feelings towards a particular thing or situation. For example, a person may take delight in spending time with their close friends, but may despise going to crowded places. Antonyms can help to convey a strong sense of emotion and provide a clear picture of how one feels towards a certain thing or situation.
What are the antonyms for Took delight in?
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