delightful

adjective

de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl 

dē-

: highly pleasing

a delightful surprise

enjoyed a delightful brunch

delightfully

di-ˈlīt-fə-lē 

dē-

adverb

delightfulness noun

Synonyms

• agreeable
• blessed
• blest
• congenial
• darling
• delectable
• delicious
• delightsome
• dreamy
• dulcet
• enjoyable
• felicitous
• good
• grateful
• gratifying
• heavenly
• jolly
• luscious
• nice
• palatable
• pleasant
• pleasing
• pleasurable
• pretty
• satisfying
• savory
• savoury
• sweet
• tasty
• welcome

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

It has been delightful meeting you.

That was a delightful party.

Recent Examples on the Web

The oligarch himself was not a very bright or delightful person, just a normal Putin oligarch wasting his life, but his sister is very bright, and dedicated to educating others. —Corey Seymour, Vogue, 20 June 2024

Gong is known for delightful sushi and excellent cocktails. —Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024

If really close proximity to delightful choreography is your drug of choice, this may be the show for you. —Chris Willman, Variety, 16 June 2024

The refreshing dark color creates depth when framing a floral pattern and provides a delightful contrast to pretty pastels, but resist the urge to pile on an abundance of summery hues that will dilute the sophisticated shade into a colorful mess of confusion. —Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 14 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see delight entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

delightful

adjective

de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl 

: highly pleasing : giving delight

delightfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

delightfulness noun