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.

Examples of delight in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Active and independent, Yomiah enjoys exploring on his own but also delights in connecting with trusted adults, often reaching for their hands or settling into their laps for comfort and interaction. —CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025

Takahashi’s story delights in throwing more and more wrenches in the works with a growing cast of chaotic supporting characters (like the vicious Shampoo and the blowhard Tatewaki Kuno), and the anime adapts their antics as pastel-toned slapstick. —Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

Adventurous travelers will delight in all of the adrenaline-pumping activities in Interlaken—namely, skydiving and paragliding. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025

Winning your league’s championship is hard, the rarest delight in sports. —Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for delight in

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