de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
Adjective
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Adjective
There’s something delightful about plays about grand divas in crisis.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
There's nothing quite as delightful as getting a visit from a little backyard bird.
—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Prop styling by Andrea Bonin Is there anything more delightful than John Early in a wig?
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Whether your kid’s room leans coastal or cottagecore, these towels are downright delightful.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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