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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At the same time, Fraser also acknowledged that older fans would delight in seeing Keaton return as the Caped Crusader.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
While the videos have gone incredibly viral, with viewers delighting in Granny’s brazenness, monetization is a greater challenge.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Through The Mayhem Ball tour, Gaga has delighted in the more tough and gothic side of her own personal style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2025
While the internet delights in their synchronicity, the popularity of these puppies aligns with broader adoption trends.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
While the videos have gone incredibly viral, with viewers delighting in Granny’s brazenness, monetization is a greater challenge.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Through The Mayhem Ball tour, Gaga has delighted in the more tough and gothic side of her own personal style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2025
While the internet delights in their synchronicity, the popularity of these puppies aligns with broader adoption trends.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.
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