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
Time will tell how long this lasts for him, but at least in this first episode, Day actually seems happy, which is rare, but also delightful to watch.
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 July 2025
While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 July 2025
While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Poaching an egg is one of the healthiest ways to cook an egg, not to mention one of the most delicious.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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That, along with the coach doors, all the fun delights and the clever engineering make this ultra-luxe SUV as much a rock star as its owners and occupants.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That’s what makes music fun: Giving people an opportunity to choose something that they’re obsessed with in a song outside of the lyrics or the melody.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This cute figurine comes in three different styles: one sweet ceramic ghost holding a bat, another ghost holding a pink pumpkin, and the third, in a witch's hat, walking a ghostly dog on a leash.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Co-created by sitcom king Chuck Lorre with Morgan and Susan McMartin, the sitcom veers more sweet than bitter, more fizzy than heavy, more focused on the comedic possibilities of Leanne’s wide-open future than the poignant memories of her past.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, concrete probably feels nice for felines, with its rough but not harsh surface that appears to provide a pleasing tactile experience for cats looking to get a quick scratch in.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The pleasing back-to-basics feel in The Fantastic Four: First Steps suggests Marvel has learned valuable lessons from its recent box office underperformers.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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But a mayonnaise sandwich was fast, and though utilitarian, inexplicably satisfying.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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