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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Honeyed delight in the mouth—a lovely and beautifully balanced mid palate with some citrics on the finish.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Shoppers will also delight in the local boutiques, galleries, and antique shops.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
During the years with Tasha the family learned of her deep sense of loyalty, her delight in meeting other people and dogs during hikes, and her uncanny ability to know when someone was coming home 10 minutes before the car pulled up.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
Rodgers celebrates Celtic winning the 2024 Scottish title (Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Immediately talk will turn to number 56, just as those Liverpool fans about to take great delight in equalling Manchester United’s record 20 titles in England will quickly think of number 21.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Shoppers will also delight in the local boutiques, galleries, and antique shops.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
During the years with Tasha the family learned of her deep sense of loyalty, her delight in meeting other people and dogs during hikes, and her uncanny ability to know when someone was coming home 10 minutes before the car pulled up.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
Rodgers celebrates Celtic winning the 2024 Scottish title (Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Immediately talk will turn to number 56, just as those Liverpool fans about to take great delight in equalling Manchester United’s record 20 titles in England will quickly think of number 21.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Delight in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight%20in. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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