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delight in

VERB

take pleasure from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire adore appreciate cherish indulge in relish revel in savor

WEAK

amuse oneself be content be pleased dig eat up enjoy feast on get a kick out of get high on get off on glory in groove on like live a little live it up love luxuriate in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abhor condemn despise detest dislike hate

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Tolerant readers will delight in the digressive nature of this inventive book, though others may be disoriented by a story that drastically switches gears before concluding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Their recently completed “My Favorite Murder” live tour also made it interesting with surprise guests and their genuine delight in seeing audiences in hyper-specific cosplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Watkins was the spearhead that led Villa's renaissance, coming off the bench with fierce intent to send the travelling fans wild with delight in their corner of Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

I burrowed myself into caves of facts, and found delight in the logical resolutions of mathematics.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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