delight in
phrasal verb
delighted in; delighting in; delights in
: to be very happy because of (something) : to enjoy (something) very much
I walked slowly, delighting in the crisp autumn air.
He delights in meeting new people.
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From late April through early June, pollinators delight in the creamy white flowers that spring from the saguaro’s trunk and arms.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
At Coach, maximalists (and hoarder-types) would find delight in the huge coin purse clutches slung under the arm.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 July 2025
For the entire run of the show, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker take great (and lucrative) delight in skewering every conceivable element of culture and society.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
But some films take it further, practically delighting in toying with the audience's expectations.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 23 July 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
At Coach, maximalists (and hoarder-types) would find delight in the huge coin purse clutches slung under the arm.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 July 2025
For the entire run of the show, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker take great (and lucrative) delight in skewering every conceivable element of culture and society.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
But some films take it further, practically delighting in toying with the audience's expectations.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for delight in
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“Delight in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight%20in. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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