delightful

adjective

de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl How to pronounce delightful (audio)
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfully adverb
delightfulness noun

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

It has been delightful meeting you. That was a delightful party.
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Just Our Luck is no different, offering a fresh and delightful spin to the fake dating trope with donuts, a winning lottery ticket and a rich cast of side characters (no pun intended). Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 As much as duos and groups are delightful, there’s something really lovely about going alone, too. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 Martin's family remembers her as an imperfect, infectiously delightful young woman who deeply loved her son. Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 To see all of these delightful (and delightfully bonkers) contestants, check out EW's Masked Singer season 13 costume roundup. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for delightful 

Word History

Etymology

see delight entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delightful was circa 1530

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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

delightful

adjective
de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl How to pronounce delightful (audio)
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfully adverb
delightfulness noun

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