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.
Examples of delight in in a Sentence
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Dallas coach Pete DeBoer, whose Vegas teams delighted in pushing the Avs around in the postseason, knew darn well.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
Price: $1,600+ to $4,000 Rome, Italy (seasonal, March 31-Oct. 25)
Foodies will delight in a direct flight from Charlotte to Rome, Italy, home to some of the world’s best pasta, pizza and wine.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
Peggy Guggenheim Art collector Peggy Guggenheim delighted in the city’s splendors, from the view of the Seine to the play of light on her ceiling.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024
Sharing a grab of the couple kissing from the announcement clip with a Bible verse written over it on his Instagram later on May 9, Hailey's dad Baldwin, 57, shared his delight in the caption.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Schrader delights in mythologizing his own wanton dereliction of self-care.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 9 May 2024
While plenty of viewers delight in dissecting the fashion choices made by their favorite A-listers, others have bristled at the evening’s opulence.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 7 May 2024
The capital of Italy's Tuscany region, visits here are spent admiring some of Europe’s greatest architectural wonders, shopping for leather goods, and, of course, delighting in finding a delicious trattoria.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024
Nearby, yogis of all levels will delight in Steamy Buddha's offerings, which include everything from Bikram hot yoga and Vinyasa deep flow sessions to meditation classes and a vegan-friendly cafe.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 May 2024
Price: $1,600+ to $4,000 Rome, Italy (seasonal, March 31-Oct. 25)
Foodies will delight in a direct flight from Charlotte to Rome, Italy, home to some of the world’s best pasta, pizza and wine.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
Peggy Guggenheim Art collector Peggy Guggenheim delighted in the city’s splendors, from the view of the Seine to the play of light on her ceiling.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024
Sharing a grab of the couple kissing from the announcement clip with a Bible verse written over it on his Instagram later on May 9, Hailey's dad Baldwin, 57, shared his delight in the caption.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Schrader delights in mythologizing his own wanton dereliction of self-care.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 9 May 2024
While plenty of viewers delight in dissecting the fashion choices made by their favorite A-listers, others have bristled at the evening’s opulence.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 7 May 2024
The capital of Italy's Tuscany region, visits here are spent admiring some of Europe’s greatest architectural wonders, shopping for leather goods, and, of course, delighting in finding a delicious trattoria.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024
Nearby, yogis of all levels will delight in Steamy Buddha's offerings, which include everything from Bikram hot yoga and Vinyasa deep flow sessions to meditation classes and a vegan-friendly cafe.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Delight in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight%20in. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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