delight in
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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Rarely does another forward group make Colorado look slow, but Minnesota seemed to delight in obliging.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
The needlelike foliage, looking like a carpet of golden spruce, is the main attraction, but yellow flowers delight in summer nonetheless.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Surely few would bet against it, especially after so many twists and turns already in a competition that continues to delight in delivering the unexpected.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The action has Kemp's signature sexy style and Abbott Elementaryfans will delight in seeing Law take on a much different role.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
The needlelike foliage, looking like a carpet of golden spruce, is the main attraction, but yellow flowers delight in summer nonetheless.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Surely few would bet against it, especially after so many twists and turns already in a competition that continues to delight in delivering the unexpected.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The action has Kemp's signature sexy style and Abbott Elementaryfans will delight in seeing Law take on a much different role.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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 14 May. 2026.
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