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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Travelers who seek the ultimate in sartorial self-expression will delight in this clever stocking stuffer. —

Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Complications arise and Baker delights in each and every one of them, creating a screwball comedy that will end up breaking your heart. —

Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 That the girlfriend doesn’t show, and Logan seems a bit jittery about it, is the sort of hint-dropping that O’Hara (Slave Play) delights in. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024 That means metro Phoenix residents and visitors can delight in the resort's 6,000-square-foot ice skating rinks, fire pits, ice bar, places to enjoy sweet treats such as s'mores, and photos with Santa Claus. —

Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for delight in