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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Gerard Gibbs delights in sharing history about Detroit jazz legends that paved the way for Detroit artists that make history today.
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
At 8-months-old, Jojo delights in his red dragon costume and grabs as far as his tiny wingspan allows.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
And while some of Markle’s more recent appearances have delighted in her tastes for high fashion, the Duchess knows when to reach for her failsafes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
At 8-months-old, Jojo delights in his red dragon costume and grabs as far as his tiny wingspan allows.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
And while some of Markle’s more recent appearances have delighted in her tastes for high fashion, the Duchess knows when to reach for her failsafes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Delight in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight%20in. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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