JOYING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

joying

verb

present participle of joy

as in delighting

to feel or express joy or triumph the whole town is joying in the fact that its oldest church has been restored to its Victorian splendor

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delighting

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The xx was particularly phenomenal, delighting a huge turnout of fans with selections from all three of the full-lengths that constitute this dreamy English indie-pop band’s excellent catalog.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
The match showcased all competitors, with Solo even mocking Jey Uso, delighting the crowd.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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