delightful

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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

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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

Set the scene Like the city, The Peninsula Istanbul's design is a delightful dialogue between past and present. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

With the fall and holiday season around the corner, these five destinations offer memorable and delightful experiences worth the trip. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

First, a helpful hotel employee (a delightful Taylor Dearden sighting) puts the duo in a room with only one bed. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026

Through Our Etymological Past Etymological study walks a fine line between dry and delightful. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 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