delightsome

adjective

de·​light·​some di-ˈlīt-səm How to pronounce delightsome (audio)
dē-
: very pleasing : delightful

Examples of delightsome in a Sentence

any man would find it most delightsome to gaze upon her lovely face

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delightsome was circa 1520

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Cite this Entry

“Delightsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightsome. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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