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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Justin, meanwhile, delights in the most gargantuan hoodies and bottoms, bulbous footwear, and sporty accessories, while always wearing something from his own brand too.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg's welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The character, Olivia’s bossy butler, is one of the greatest parts in Shakespeare, and Dinklage delights in it.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Brown spirit buffs will delight in the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg's welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The character, Olivia’s bossy butler, is one of the greatest parts in Shakespeare, and Dinklage delights in it.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Brown spirit buffs will delight in the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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 Sep. 2025.
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