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.

Examples of delight in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No other branch takes such delight in going its own way, regularly giving a cold shoulder to titles the rest of the industry adores. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Then, even potential killers might find little delight in taking a life. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

His delight in working with actors, fencers, acrobats, musicians and our creative team is infectious, and there is such pleasure in hearing his delicious language come alive and discovering what his world can become on stage. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Whether the photo was staged at Maxim’s or around the pinball machine in a neighborhood bar, Avedon conjured a sense of delight in the moment. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for delight in

• enlighten
• exciton
• brighten
• chitin
• frighten
• heighten
• lighten
• phaeton
• tighten
• titan
• triton
• whiten