delights

Example Sentences

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The “falling backwards” Daphne experiences in Eddie’s company — traversing time — soothes, softens and delights her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Fletcher, who, along with Gamble, is from southern Louisiana, delights in being shocking.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

From the film’s opening sequence, Fennell delights in subverting expectations.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

But this young man’s fingers found the place behind the ears Charley delights to have rubbed, and he sighed contentedly and sat down.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck