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

Save the wine for dinner and ask about the drink of the day to make the most of the talented bartenders who delight in inventing new cocktails. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Many family members/friends and even those from the other family may delight in another reason to celebrate. —Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026

But in this dark, increasingly sad final season, and in our dark, sad reality, sometimes actively delighting in an evil person’s downfall is the only way to go. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 May 2026

On their first album under the moniker, the two noisemakers from Animal Collective delight in this combination, foregrounding campfire acoustics while sinister drones lurk around the corner. —Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026

Rhymes for delight in

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