1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
Last time, the comments section was a treasure trove of thoughtful notes, awesome theories, and delightful conversation.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
God’s Gift: A delightful mix of hash, citrus, and grape, inspired by OG Kush and Granddaddy Purple.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the island’s famous open-sided, safari-style taxis provide a delightful way to explore its scenic hillsides and hidden treasures.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
God’s Gift: A delightful mix of hash, citrus, and grape, inspired by OG Kush and Granddaddy Purple.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the island’s famous open-sided, safari-style taxis provide a delightful way to explore its scenic hillsides and hidden treasures.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Image While perfectly pleasant to watch, the movement here, paired with the sentimental music, telegraphs a gravity that feels put on from the outside, rather than emanating from some deeper internal purpose or choreographic motor.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rogan found this amusing given Harris’s prior public support for cannabis reform but speculated her prosecutorial record on marijuana offenses might have influenced this decision.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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And, gosh, what is the deal with the rest of their graduating class (including a desperately funny Kelly McCormack, whose animus toward Agnes is both understandable and very amusing)?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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The festival, held at History San José every June, honors the contributions of the Portuguese-American community while offering a taste of the homeland through delicious food, traditional music and lively folk dances.—
Brittany Delay,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
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That’s why the Bon Appétit team recently indulged in a refried bean taste-off to determine the most delicious brand on the market.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
16 Jan. 2025
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Encinitas Historical Society offers monthly fun educational tour The Encinitas Historical Society offers a fun educational tour on the third Saturday of every month with more varied walking paths.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Expect fun thrift markets in their parking lot, as well as in the store.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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There are nice details throughout like a walk-in closet in the primary and built-in custom bookshelves in the living room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2025
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The tip is $21,000, which is nice but not amazing, especially given all the dietary restrictions.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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The trailer, which also featured Seacrest's mom, Constance, shows a sweet interaction as his mom humorously mimics his American Idol introduction.—
Jane LaCroix,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a video shared to TikTok, Hill — whose cheer career with the Chiefs culminated with a Super Bowl victory in February 2024 — gave viewers a glimpse inside the power couple's relationship from her perspective at games, including the sweet tradition Swift follows in support of Kelce.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Known for decades as FedEx Field, the stadium developed a reputation as hard to get to, hard to leave thanks to crushing traffic, expensive and not exactly aesthetically pleasing.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.—
Mia Taylor,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the act of creating something—knitting a scarf, growing a tomato, painting a picture—can be deeply satisfying for teens.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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And without the case as a unifying element, the second season became even stranger, but much less satisfying as a whole.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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