take delight in
Find joy from
To take delight in something is to find genuine pleasure or joy in it: She takes delight in her garden, He took delight in proving the critics wrong.
The phrase suggests more than casual enjoyment—an active savoring or appreciation.
One can take delight in simple pleasures, others' misfortunes, or one's own accomplishments.
Keen pleasurable appreciation
- savorEnjoy with full attention
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
- cherishValue with deep affection
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
adore · love · fancy · embrace · drink in · get a kick out of · lap up
relish
Keen pleasurable appreciation
- savorEnjoy with full attention
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
- cherishValue with deep affection
treasure · adore · love · fancy · embrace · drink in · get a kick out of · lap up
satisfaction
State of fulfilled desires
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
happiness · joy · bliss · serenity · warmth · glow · comfort · ease · peace · gladness
zest
Keen enjoyment or peel
avidity · zeal · passion · fervor · ardor · exuberance · verve · relish · appetite · excitement