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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There’s probably someone out there who delights in knowing that the always perfect Martha Stewart ever felt this low. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 The show feels cozy despite its haunted happenings, akin to fairy tales children delight in for all their darkness. —

Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week Us, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 The audience only sees the refined few minutes of joy and delight in videos, but not the weeks, months, or even years the content sometimes takes to produce. —

Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Guests delighted in reconnecting with their seatmates, reminiscing about their favorite Loro Piana experiences. —

Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for delight in