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delight in

phrasal verb

Definition of delight 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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delight play

  1. : a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy

  2. : something that gives great pleasure

  3. : the power of affording pleasure

  1. : to take great pleasure

  2. : to give keen enjoyment

  3. : to give joy or satisfaction to

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