delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Looking at you, delightful Ron Charles, who somehow has managed to transform book reviewing into a performative endeavor with no falling-off of seriousness.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Use your Prosecco grapes as a delightful cocktail garnish, serve them in a bowl as a snack, or add them to your Valentine’s charcuterie platter.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to their delightful fragrance, when grown on patios, these flowers can help repel mosquitoes due to their essential oil, which mosquitoes find unpleasant.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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