How to Use delightful in a Sentence
delightful
adjective- It has been delightful meeting you.
- That was a delightful party.
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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 -
Daffodil bulbs will produce delightful yellow blooms come spring.
— Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 -
María Zardoya, the singer known for the delightful indie band The Marías, also stopped by.
— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 -
Their 2022 is delightful with a nose of lemongrass, lemon zest, honeydew melon, and a touch of saline.
— Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024 -
At first, Netflix found the fan fuss, if anything, delightful, and certainly good publicity.
— Alexandra Peers, CNN, 18 Aug. 2022 -
Decorate with homemade vanilla frosting, toasted coconut flakes, and candy pieces for a truly delightful Easter cake recipe.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 -
Real birds visiting your outdoor water feature is always a delight, but artificial ones can be equally delightful.
— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 -
But every once in a while a mixup like that can lead to a delightful interaction, as the Lonely Island recently recounted on their podcast.
— Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 Oct. 2024 -
Far less formal but arguably more delightful is Li Ciusoni, which takes its name from the Sardinian word for a type of gnocchi-like dumpling pasta that’s unique to the island.
— Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 -
Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.
— Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 -
For those seeking a more casual yet equally delightful meal, Edmond’s terrace serves light bistro specialties, there's also the all against a breathtaking backdrop of the mountains.
— Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 -
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 -
The bizarre and delightful buddy story made the 14-hour flight to Abu Dhabi seem half as long.
— Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023 -
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 list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
— Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023 -
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 -
Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
— The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023 -
Places to Dine and Unwind Choose from a delightful array of places to dine and unwind.
— Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024 -
Some of the set pieces have a slapstick quality to them that’s delightful.
— Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2023 -
The still tart rosé is delightful, redolent of melon and stone fruit and very dry, while the bubbles are more about berry fruit.
— Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 -
Each of the key looks from yesterday evening was delightful.
— Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2024 -
That makes getting a bit of streusel with your cake bite purely delightful.
— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 -
There's a whole gallery of these delightful and humorous drawings on a wall in the office.
— Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2022
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