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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For much of the 20th century, mathematicians would delight in thinking about the strange hidden phenomena that Ramanujan had unearthed.
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Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Celeste can't help but delight in Max's infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas, and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Hardcore hoops fans will delight in the tales of Olajuwon learning the intricacies of footwork during his time with longtime UH coach Guy Lewis.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024
Foodies will delight in Corsica’s distinct gastronomy, featuring fresh seafood, local cheeses, and charcuterie.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Celeste can't help but delight in Max's infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas, and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Hardcore hoops fans will delight in the tales of Olajuwon learning the intricacies of footwork during his time with longtime UH coach Guy Lewis.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024
Foodies will delight in Corsica’s distinct gastronomy, featuring fresh seafood, local cheeses, and charcuterie.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Delight in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delight%20in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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