delight in

Example Sentences

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Ms. Chimo is a delight in the choicest supporting role as the peculiarly overeducated Saunders, whose unsolicited advice and unwanted commentary rattle Julia’s already fragile nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Maguire may not be at quite the same levels as when he arrived at Old Trafford, but most United fans will delight in the news he is staying around for a bit longer at least.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But we’ll make an exception for the shoe story, a genuine delight in an otherwise gloomy news world.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

The empathic distance that reality TV affords still allows us to not only delight in the Traitors’ impressive murder run but perhaps fantasize as to how well we’d perform in their place.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

“You and Chaol really delight in ruining any fun I might have, don’t you? I like attending parties.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas