delight (in)

verb

Definition of delight (in)next
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in I've been delighting in your company, so I was wondering if we might have another date

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delight (in)
  1. enjoy
  2. love
  3. like
Verb
  • Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.
    Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • And to celebrate Over the Garden Wall’s milestone, McHale and his team created a three-minute short for fans to enjoy.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoy
Verb
  • Rogan, 57, discussed the loving bond between Peanut and Longo, 34, who had him as a pet for seven years.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Move over, Real Housewives of New Jersey — Dolores Catania is loving The Traitors!
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of love
Verb
  • Bucks like to bed on a ridge or bench, watching for does and scent-checking scrapes below.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Beyond the substance, foreign viewers also like the drama.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of like
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Thesaurus Entries Near delight (in)

delightfulness

delight (in)

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“Delight (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delight%20%28in%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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