Delight in

phrase

To enjoy or take great pleasure in something.

He delights in playing piano.
Visual representation of "delight in" - To enjoy or take great pleasure in something

Often appears as...

  • delight in the beauty
  • delight in the success
phrase

To do something often because it gives you a lot of pleasure.

She delights in teasing her brother.
Visual representation of "delight in" - To do something often because it gives you a lot of pleasure

Often appears as...

  • delight in teasing
  • delight in annoying
phrase

To get great pleasure from the problems or failures of others.

He seems to delight in his friend's misfortunes.
Visual representation of "delight in" - To get great pleasure from the problems or failures of others

Often appears as...

  • delight in the misfortune
  • delight in the failures

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

To enjoy or take great pleasure in something.

He delights in playing piano.
Visual representation of "delight in" - To enjoy or take great pleasure in something

Often appears as...

  • delight in the beauty
  • delight in the success
phrase

To do something often because it gives you a lot of pleasure.

She delights in teasing her brother.
Visual representation of "delight in" - To do something often because it gives you a lot of pleasure

Often appears as...

  • delight in teasing
  • delight in annoying
phrase

To get great pleasure from the problems or failures of others.

He seems to delight in his friend's misfortunes.
Visual representation of "delight in" - To get great pleasure from the problems or failures of others

Often appears as...

  • delight in the misfortune
  • delight in the failures

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "delight in"
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Positive Feelings

Used to express a strong positive response towards activities and experiences one enjoys.

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She delights in morning walks on the beach.
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Shared Activities

Often used to talk about hobbies or interests enjoyed with others, suggesting a communal joy.

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The community delights in the yearly festival.
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Emotional Depth

Implies a deeper level of enjoyment than just 'liking' something, carrying an emotional investment.

Illustration for Emotional Depth
He delights in every chance to see her perform.
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Positive Feelings

Used to express a strong positive response towards activities and experiences one enjoys.

Illustration for Positive Feelings
She delights in morning walks on the beach.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Shared Activities

Often used to talk about hobbies or interests enjoyed with others, suggesting a communal joy.

Illustration for Shared Activities
The community delights in the yearly festival.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Depth

Implies a deeper level of enjoyment than just 'liking' something, carrying an emotional investment.

Illustration for Emotional Depth
He delights in every chance to see her perform.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Feelings

Used to express a strong positive response towards activities and experiences one enjoys.

Illustration for Positive Feelings
She delights in morning walks on the beach.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Shared Activities

Often used to talk about hobbies or interests enjoyed with others, suggesting a communal joy.

Illustration for Shared Activities
The community delights in the yearly festival.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Depth

Implies a deeper level of enjoyment than just 'liking' something, carrying an emotional investment.

Illustration for Emotional Depth
He delights in every chance to see her perform.
Visual representation of the word "Delight in"

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