delightful

1 of 2

adjective

de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl 

dē-

: highly pleasing

a delightful surprise

enjoyed a delightful brunch

delightfully

di-ˈlīt-fə-lē 

dē-

adverb

delightfulness noun

delightfulness

2 of 2

noun

de·​light·​ful·​ness

-fəlnə̇s

plural -es

: the quality of being delightful

Synonyms of delightful

Adjective

• pleasant
• delicious
• enjoyable
• nice
• sweet
• pleasing
• satisfying
• good
• heavenly
• welcome

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

Adjective

It has been delightful meeting you.

That was a delightful party.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The East-meets-West atmosphere here is a delightful mix of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture. — Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 26 June 2026

This delightful 100 percent Garnacha wine has aromas of vanilla, oak, caramel, red plum, and raspberry with soft, supporting tannins and flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

This recipe calls for raw corn, which adds a delightful crunch; there's no need to cook fresh, in-season corn for this recipe. — Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

Adults looking for a date night out will also want to book a dinner at Empire Supper Club, a delightful New York City jazz bar where your meal is timed to music. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English deliteful, from delite delight entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for delightful

• insightful
• frightful
• rightful
• spiteful

Kids Definition

delightful

adjective

de·​light·​ful di-ˈlīt-fəl 

: highly pleasing : giving delight

delightfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

delightfulness noun