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take delight in

VERB

exult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gloat revel

STRONG

bluster brag bully crow glory triumph vaunt

WEAK

show off

Antonyms

WEAK

be sad conceal grieve hide mourn

VERB

jubilate

Synonyms

STRONG

bluster brag bully crow gloat glory revel triumph vaunt

WEAK

show off

Antonyms

STRONG

be sad

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire appreciate go for love

STRONG

adore approve cherish dig esteem exclaim fancy prize relish savor

WEAK

be gratified by be keen on be partial to be pleased by be sweet on care for care to delight in derive pleasure from dote on feast on find appealing get a kick out of hanker for hold dear indulge in luxuriate in rejoice in revel in stuck on take an interest in take satisfaction in take to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate scorn

STRONG

despise not care refuse

WEAK

ignore

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Their management will take delight in extending their winning run to 12 completed matches, albeit question marks remain about the quality of their opponents after another dismal display across all three facets of the game.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

It takes an evil person to take delight in what we’re going through.

From Fox News • Nov. 22, 2021

I always take delight in pointing out this type of arrogance to my American friends.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021

So are those who take delight in the moment’s arrival.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2020

I knew I would never again take delight in the painted glory of Elsinore.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

take delight in

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