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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How to Store Peanut Butter Delight Bars Store any leftover peanut butter delight in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Most, if not all, expressions of holiday cheer depicted below were complete ahead of Christmas, so loved ones, neighbors, and community members could delight in the magic of the season.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Candle lovers will delight in the rich jewel tones of the glass votives that glimmer as the flame illuminates their delicate embossing.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The album arrived in July to yet more rave reviews and another bow atop the Billboard 200, with critics and fans delighting in the set’s DJ set-like pacing and structuring, its boundless dancefloor energy and its deep web of cultural and musical references.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Most, if not all, expressions of holiday cheer depicted below were complete ahead of Christmas, so loved ones, neighbors, and community members could delight in the magic of the season.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Candle lovers will delight in the rich jewel tones of the glass votives that glimmer as the flame illuminates their delicate embossing.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The album arrived in July to yet more rave reviews and another bow atop the Billboard 200, with critics and fans delighting in the set’s DJ set-like pacing and structuring, its boundless dancefloor energy and its deep web of cultural and musical references.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Delight in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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