delighting
- present participle of delight.
Example Sentences
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When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacuglar fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Fans have been delighting in his expressive range, with his wide eyes, blushing cheeks and gaping jaw regularly stealing the show, and memes spreading across social media in tribute.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
“We must reorient our entire company around delivering for and delighting our customers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
The first act is all infatuation with director Sophie Brooks and cinematographer Conor Murphy delighting in scenes of superficial bliss: sunflowers, pretty clouds, Adirondack chairs nestled together just so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
The twins giggled and clung to each other, delighting in their joke.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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