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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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.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Wander through 6 million holiday lights, delight in dozens of iconic thrill rides, and indulge in classic holiday treats.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
From morning till night throughout Mayakoba, guests delight in delicious dishes rooted in the traditions of México and celebrating global flavors.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
As adept at arranging portraiture as igniting flash powder over a night bloom of flowering cactus, Austen also delighted in making gender-bending exposures of female friends.
—Margaret Hetherman, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Wander through 6 million holiday lights, delight in dozens of iconic thrill rides, and indulge in classic holiday treats.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
From morning till night throughout Mayakoba, guests delight in delicious dishes rooted in the traditions of México and celebrating global flavors.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
As adept at arranging portraiture as igniting flash powder over a night bloom of flowering cactus, Austen also delighted in making gender-bending exposures of female friends.
—Margaret Hetherman, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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