intransitive. To take great pleasure in something or in doing something; to be very pleased to do something. Formerly also with †of.

In various phrases. to have joy of, to be highly pleased or delighted with.

To derive enjoyment from; to possess or use with enjoyment; to enjoy. †Formerly, also, in weaker… transitive. archaic.

transitive. To possess, use, or experience with delight. Also with reference to the feeling only: To take delight in, relish. Also absol.

intransitive. To delight or take pleasure in something. Also: to be a source of pleasure or delight. In later use also transitive (reflexive): to…

to enjoy of: = sense 3a, or 4a.

intransitive. To delight in (something). Obsolete.

intransitive. To take intense delight or satisfaction in something; to gain great pleasure from. Also figurative and in extended use.

In immaterial sense: To take great delight, revel in (something).

intransitive. To revel in something.

figurative (cf. sense 3). jocular. To give oneself up unrestrainedly to enjoyment; to revel in.

intransitive (? for passive). To feel, or be moved by, a thrill of emotion. Often const. at, to, with.