delight
noun
a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy; rapture.
delighting
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present participleof delight.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The giant green character, complete with distinctive blue shirt, has become one of the most-loved regulars on the UK ballooning circuit, delighting crowds wherever he lands.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the game and delighting fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Later, he would stand on stage in Nyon, delighting in the matchups for the Champions League knockout rounds, and then return to his quiet job as UEFA’s general secretary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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
Denna removed her shoes and danced lightly through the shadows, delighting in the feel of the grass beneath her feet.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
