as in delights
to feel or express joy or triumph
proud grandparents who kvell over every thing that their precious little darlings do
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Visionary filmmaker Elizabeth Chomko has crafted a gorgeous love story, one that both fills the heart and delights the senses.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The supermodel, 71, snapped a mirror selfie in a black bikini while soaking up the sun — and joys!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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They were tasked with returning the October joys that José Bautista, Edwin Encarnación and Josh Donaldson brought before them.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Kvells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kvells. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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