delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
Recent Examples on the Web
Video from the event shows John and Taupin enjoying the delightful rendition.
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
The novel jumps around temporally and includes an unfinished manuscript and an awful memoir, but these disparate threads tie together in a delightful resolution.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The product is also enriched with Live Resin to ensure even more delightful vaping sessions, while the famed company offers free shipping on orders above $80.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Take the oil on its own or mix it into your favorite drink for a delightful experience.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
While the experience may not have been perfect, my visit to Kansas City Taco Company highlighted how exploring new eateries and trying unique dishes can lead to delightful discoveries and unexpected joys.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Best served slightly warm and with good friends, these are equally—if not even more—delightful in mini-pie format.
—Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Look out in the exhibit for the delightful late-’90s image by photographer Dewey Nicks of a spry nonagenarian Frey doing a headstand in front of sliding glass doors with the city spread below.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The food scene is also delightful, with plenty of high-end options and casual fare alike — including the world’s only ski-in gastrodistillery.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
The novel jumps around temporally and includes an unfinished manuscript and an awful memoir, but these disparate threads tie together in a delightful resolution.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The product is also enriched with Live Resin to ensure even more delightful vaping sessions, while the famed company offers free shipping on orders above $80.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Take the oil on its own or mix it into your favorite drink for a delightful experience.
—Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
While the experience may not have been perfect, my visit to Kansas City Taco Company highlighted how exploring new eateries and trying unique dishes can lead to delightful discoveries and unexpected joys.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Best served slightly warm and with good friends, these are equally—if not even more—delightful in mini-pie format.
—Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Look out in the exhibit for the delightful late-’90s image by photographer Dewey Nicks of a spry nonagenarian Frey doing a headstand in front of sliding glass doors with the city spread below.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The food scene is also delightful, with plenty of high-end options and casual fare alike — including the world’s only ski-in gastrodistillery.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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