How to Use delightful in a Sentence

delightful

adjective
  • It has been delightful meeting you.
  • That was a delightful party.
  • Their chemistry is off the charts, the action beats are rip-roaring and the cameos are delightful.
    New York Times, 1 June 2022
  • Here are our picks for June's most delightful new romance novels.
    Mary Cadden, USA TODAY, 7 June 2022
  • So better to give it a nudge with a delightful cup of stimulation.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 June 2022
  • Keep scrolling for handy multitools, delightful gadgets, and nifty kitchen items that your giftee will be sure to put to good use.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There is perhaps nothing more delightful than a child playing a ukulele -- except maybe an entire band of them.
    Beth Mlady, cleveland, 26 May 2022
  • This delightful glimpse into their lives also highlights some of the dogs currently available for adoption.
    Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Garrett is delightful, the perfect mix of arrogance and self-doubt, the latter of which leads him to overcompensate with boasts.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2022
  • Evergreen shrubs and spring and summer-flowering shrubs are delightful, to be sure, but none quite matches the scent and early bloom timing of the daphne shrub.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 25 May 2022
  • As real estate agent Greg, Matt Rogers makes for a delightful ringmaster of this three-ring circus.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This delightful Cab has aromas and flavors of fennel frond, cigar box, cassis, cranberry, and a touch of sarsaparilla root in the finish.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • His delightful memoir about island living, the joys of collecting, and the relentless passage of time delivers effortless humor and grumpy wisdom.
    The Week Us, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The chefs switch up the menu daily and the Canadian beer and wine tasting makes the trip that much more delightful. During the 4-night trip, choose from domed lounge cars or art-deco style dining cars.
    Sarah Sekula, CNN, 31 May 2022
  • The party is delightful, and all the killing is gory fun.
    Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The breeze from the west at about 10 mph is also delightful.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 12 June 2023
  • That is just one of many delightful things about Alex Cranz.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Sunshine reigns and highs are delightful in the low 70s.
    David Streit, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • María Zardoya, the singer known for the delightful indie band The Marías, also stopped by.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022
  • The bizarre and delightful buddy story made the 14-hour flight to Abu Dhabi seem half as long.
    Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Like before, the V-8 is fun, with a snorty exhaust note and a delightful shove of torque.
    Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2022
  • And our next guest starred in one of TV’s most delightful breakouts.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
  • There's a scene where Stallone gets to act high as a kite, which is just delightful.
    Leah Greenblatt and Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The flavors were delightful to the tastebuds and worthy of more than one slice.
    Emerald Elitou, Essence, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The good news about Gregg’s is that the chocolate cake is delightful no matter what time of day.
    Dan McGowan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022
  • Photo Spheres were a delightful way to step back into a space and time.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Sour cream adds a delightful tang to the sweet-as-candy berry filling.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • That wicked side-eye and quips to break the tension in a stressful moment are delightful.
    Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022
  • Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023

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