delightful

adjective

de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl How to pronounce delightful (audio)
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfully adverb
delightfulness noun

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

It has been delightful meeting you. That was a delightful party.
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Jeff Goldblum puts his own stamp on the fearsome Wizard of Oz, using his quirky persona to reinvent the character and providing a delightful musical number of his own. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 The island is a delightful escape for a short break. Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024 Winter holiday catalogs are always filled with delightful discoveries — who knew there were so many different ways to make coffee at home? Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 The cocktail menu utilizes plenty of homegrown ingredients, resulting in a delightful range of unfussy drinks, often served in quirky glassware. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for delightful 

Word History

Etymology

see delight entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delightful was circa 1530

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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

delightful

adjective
de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl How to pronounce delightful (audio)
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfully adverb
delightfulness noun

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