in delight

Examples (10)

• The children clapped their hands in delight when the magician appeared.
• She watched the sunset, smiling to herself in pure delight.
• He gasped in delight upon opening the perfectly wrapped present.
• I'm sure the audience will murmur in delight when they hear the news.
• The kitten purred, stretching in sheer delight as it was petted.
• I remember how my grandmother would laugh in delight at our silly jokes.
• The artist stepped back, viewing his finished masterpiece in absolute delight.
• We could see by the look on her face that she was lost in delight.
• A baby often coos in delight at the sight of its mother's face.
• Did you see how her eyes lit up in delight when she saw the cake?