1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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2
as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
Further, mentorship and collaborative learning, along with providing the right tooling and platforms, can support inexperienced developers and deliver a delightful developer experience to the entire engineering team.
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Faruk Muratovic, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The Loulou Lollipop Snack Cup is a delightful and practical accessory for babies embarking on the journey of self-feeding.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Faruk Muratovic, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The Loulou Lollipop Snack Cup is a delightful and practical accessory for babies embarking on the journey of self-feeding.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Instruct large language model for a quick, amusing tutorial on how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The Five-Star Weekend centers on Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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So, that was also fun to play with those levels of calibration.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The desserts—made by the pastry chef Mariah Neston, who is worth paying attention to—are jazzy and sophisticated and fun.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The building has a couple of nice fireplaces, Maletta noted, and a campfire area outside.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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On Facebook, a woman named Anita Belt also shared sweet snaps of Swift visiting a patient named Rylie.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Chest freezers are chunky appliances, and even the most aesthetically pleasing models are still little more than large boxes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Here, the love planet thrives in situations that are equally secure and aesthetically pleasing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Infatuation provided the satisfying high, but also a sense of accomplishment.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 June 2025
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And while racing around those tracks feels as satisfying as ever, this time around, the game's structure tends to get in the way of that satisfying core experience.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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