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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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
So add delightful micro-interactions such as a friendly animation when a task is completed or a cheerful message after a signup to help build memory and create emotional stickiness.
—Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Bits of smoky skin, crisp from hours on the pit, are chopped right in, adding a delightful crunch to each tender, smoky bite.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Admittedly, there are a few delightful chuckles along the way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delightful
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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