delightful
de·light·ful
adjective \di-ˈlīt-fəl, dē-\Definition of DELIGHTFUL
: highly pleasing <a delightful surprise>
— de·light·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— de·light·ful·ness noun
Examples of DELIGHTFUL
- It has been delightful meeting you.
- That was a delightful party.
First Known Use of DELIGHTFUL
circa 1530
Related to DELIGHTFUL
- Synonyms
- agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, pleasant, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
- Antonyms
- disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
Rhymes with DELIGHTFUL
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