- present participle of delight.
delighting
Example Sentences
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A film like “The Housemaid” delighting viewers this much and making boatloads of cash doing it is a sure sign of cinema’s vitality.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
People in northern Germany flocked to the Elbe river Monday to marvel at giant Arctic-style ice floes that have clogged up a stretch of the waterway, creating a headache for shipping but delighting visitors.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
They reached their target inside 33 overs, England's four-wicket victory delighting the thousands of travelling fans who finally have something to celebrate on a hitherto miserable tour.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
“We must reorient our entire company around delivering for and delighting our customers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Pantalaimon changed into a swallow and flew through, delighting in the open air, and then snapped up an insect before darting back through to Lyra’s shoulder again.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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