delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
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Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Dylan has produced most of his later albums under the pseudonym Jack Frost, never more appropriately than on this surprisingly delightful collection.
25.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
The delightful display was shared on by the dog's owner, under @aimoon89, on October 20.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Double is pulpy, addictive binge material, with a delightful slow-burn romance between the two leads.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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