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

From Taiwanese moon cakes and Korean kimbap to pupusas and birria tacos, Christine Ma-Kellams used to delight in shopping Costco’s diverse food selection for her household of four. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

And Lane, who delights in thorny ethical questions, doesn’t skimp on the implications of his freedom. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026

Sports analysts believe gambling is damaging trust in games and fans’ delight in honest competition. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026

The actress has also delighted in the casting of Willa Dunn as Nellie in the show’s second season. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for delight in

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