How to Use delightful in a Sentence
delightful
adjective
- It has been delightful meeting you.
- That was a delightful party.
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The party is delightful, and all the killing is gory fun.
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Darren Franich,
EW.com,
14 Nov. 2022
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The breeze from the west at about 10 mph is also delightful.
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Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
12 June 2023
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That is just one of many delightful things about Alex Cranz.
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David Pierce,
The Verge,
29 Oct. 2023
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Sunshine reigns and highs are delightful in the low 70s.
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David Streit,
Washington Post,
10 Oct. 2023
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María Zardoya, the singer known for the delightful indie band The Marías, also stopped by.
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Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2022
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The bizarre and delightful buddy story made the 14-hour flight to Abu Dhabi seem half as long.
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Alan Murray,
Fortune,
9 Aug. 2023
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As for the hardware, holding the SE in my hand is delightful.
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Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2022
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Like before, the V-8 is fun, with a snorty exhaust note and a delightful shove of torque.
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Joey Capparella,
Car and Driver,
28 Aug. 2022
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And our next guest starred in one of TV’s most delightful breakouts.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2023
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There's a scene where Stallone gets to act high as a kite, which is just delightful.
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Leah Greenblatt and Darren Franich,
EW.com,
11 Nov. 2022
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The flavors were delightful to the tastebuds and worthy of more than one slice.
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Emerald Elitou,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2022
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The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
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Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
8 Nov. 2023
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The good news about Gregg’s is that the chocolate cake is delightful no matter what time of day.
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Dan McGowan,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 June 2022
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Their chemistry is off the charts, the action beats are rip-roaring and the cameos are delightful.
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New York Times,
1 June 2022
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And Carrie-Anne Moss was delightful to work with as well.
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Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2022
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That is delightful over ice cream or cheesecake or to dip fruit in.
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Kristine M. Kierzek,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2022
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Photo Spheres were a delightful way to step back into a space and time.
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Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
12 Oct. 2023
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None of this was supposed to happen, which makes the scene all over town more delightful.
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Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2022
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Sour cream adds a delightful tang to the sweet-as-candy berry filling.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2024
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That wicked side-eye and quips to break the tension in a stressful moment are delightful.
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Ryan Parker,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 July 2022
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Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
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The Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
5 Aug. 2023
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But the most delightful addition Williams brought to the front row wasn’t from Gucci at all.
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Vogue,
25 Feb. 2022
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Places to Dine and Unwind Choose from a delightful array of places to dine and unwind.
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Kyle J. Russell,
Detroit Free Press,
7 Aug. 2024
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Some of the set pieces have a slapstick quality to them that’s delightful.
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Odie Henderson,
BostonGlobe.com,
22 Mar. 2023
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The still tart rosé is delightful, redolent of melon and stone fruit and very dry, while the bubbles are more about berry fruit.
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Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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Each of the key looks from yesterday evening was delightful.
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Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2024
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Hiking in Val Ferret is a delightful way to spend an afternoon anytime of the year.
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Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the island’s famous open-sided, safari-style taxis provide a delightful way to explore its scenic hillsides and hidden treasures.
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Melissa Noel,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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