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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Smith takes absolute delight in the English language and its history.
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
My creativity delights in currawong calls, and the ululation of magpies, warblers and kookaburras.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Before delighting in your main squeeze, wash whole citrus fruits before cutting, then use a knife or your clean hands to slice or peel away the rind (including the white pith), Brekke suggests.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Vatnajökull may be the park’s namesake, but there's plenty else for visitors to see and delight in.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
My creativity delights in currawong calls, and the ululation of magpies, warblers and kookaburras.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Before delighting in your main squeeze, wash whole citrus fruits before cutting, then use a knife or your clean hands to slice or peel away the rind (including the white pith), Brekke suggests.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Vatnajökull may be the park’s namesake, but there's plenty else for visitors to see and delight in.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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 10 Feb. 2026.
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