regaling

VERB

throw a party; have fun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amuse entertain

STRONG

delight divert feast fracture grab gratify nurture party please ply refresh satisfy serve

WEAK

give a party have a get-together laugh it up toss a party

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore tire

STRONG

anger annoy depress disappoint disturb frustrate pain refuse upset

Example Sentences

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Here, Robyn delights in regaling the listener with the contradictory ideas of motherhood she’s encountered in the four years since becoming a mom to her son, Tyko.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Gripp officially retired from the nursery, but he was a frequent helper several times a week, weeding, dividing plants, answering customer questions and regaling them with his orchid-hunting stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Genge will enjoy regaling him with the story of his score over that beverage.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Cut to Jackie amid the tumult of a construction site, regaling a documentary crew with her plan to erect an “exact replica” of the palace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

I could hear Aunt Kitty regaling her with tales of “dear Flora,” even though Mrs. Maroney hadn’t asked.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan