verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

delight, thrill, exhilarate, gladden, rejoice, exult

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Example Sentences

Example:The surprise present delighted her.

Definition:to give great pleasure; to make very happy

From delight

Example:The roller coaster thrilled the adventurous riders.

Definition:to fill with excitement; to excite greatly

From thrill

Example:The dance classes exhilarated her after a long day at work.

Definition:to fill with joy or excitement; to invigorate

From exhilarate

Example:The good news gladdened her heart.

Definition:to fill with happiness; to please greatly

From gladden

Example:They rejoiced at the birth of their first child.

Definition:to feel great joy; to be very happy

From rejoice

Example:They exulted in their team's victory.

Definition:to express great satisfaction and joy; to rejoiced and triumph with great satisfaction

From exult