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

In place of analysis, The Surrealist Menagerie provides a panoply of alternately delightful and disturbing creatures, generating unexpected pairings through its focus on the animal. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

But Parton leaves a legacy that soars above all all the songs and movies, all the delightful banter with talk-show hosts and all the beneficiaries of her boundless generosity. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Snagging this portable monitor is a no-brainer—especially with this delightful 35% discount! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Service is stellar, dining delightful at both upscale The View and casual The Cottage. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 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