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.
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The beach is easy to access from the hotel, and kids will delight in exploring the tide pools along the shoreline.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
As Darwin pointed out, dogs seem to delight in pretty much anything.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The show has an unexpected delight in the second act.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Nearby, yogis of all levels will delight in the Conscious Cafe's offerings, which include everything from yoga and meditation classes to a vegan-friendly cafe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
As Darwin pointed out, dogs seem to delight in pretty much anything.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The show has an unexpected delight in the second act.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Nearby, yogis of all levels will delight in the Conscious Cafe's offerings, which include everything from yoga and meditation classes to a vegan-friendly cafe.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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