How to Use delightful in a Sentence

delightful

adjective
  • It has been delightful meeting you.
  • That was a delightful party.
  • The breeze from the west at about 10 mph is also delightful.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 12 June 2023
  • That is just one of many delightful things about Alex Cranz.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Sunshine reigns and highs are delightful in the low 70s.
    David Streit, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The bizarre and delightful buddy story made the 14-hour flight to Abu Dhabi seem half as long.
    Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • And our next guest starred in one of TV’s most delightful breakouts.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
  • The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Photo Spheres were a delightful way to step back into a space and time.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Each of the key looks from yesterday evening was delightful.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2024
  • But on this day the two planets will be 0.5 degree apart, making a delightful pair.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2024
  • At the beginning of 2023, TikTok was one of the weirdest and most delightful places on the internet.
    Thomas Germain / Gizmodo, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2024
  • One of the most delightful features here is a hidden door that provides access to the outdoor pool.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Video from the event shows John and Taupin enjoying the delightful rendition.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Patio Bistro Set This delightful bistro set is 31 percent off and brings a touch of Parisian style into your home.
    Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2023
  • The delightful lavender scent adds a touch of luxury to laundry day.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Shift the plot of your story this spring for a delightful summer adventure.
    Nancy Black, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Maybe not much, but mashing them up could still produce some delightful fun.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
  • But this incredible challenge and delightful result were just part of what just may have been the best episode of the season.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 May 2023
  • Psych was so delightful mostly because of its low stakes.
    EW.com, 26 Feb. 2024
  • This is a delightful way to brighten your mom's day (and mailbox) and show that sticker collecting isn't just for kids.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 7 May 2023
  • One of the year’s canniest, most delightful albums, again?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Tuck into a thick slice smeared with butter, or cut up cubes to sprinkle over ice cream or yogurt for a delightful treat.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Just five ingredients are required for this frozen treat—but red- and blue-hued berries make delightful (and on-theme) mix-ins.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The chew is delightful, with more rigatoni heft than spaghetti stringiness.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Beyond a handheld snack, this stone fruit is delightful compote-ified with earthy cumin.
    Kelsey Youngman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
  • The new owners can wake up in their downstairs bedroom suite and enjoy a delightful courtyard.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2023
  • But these are small quibbles for what is otherwise a delightful ride.
    Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • These relaxation bath bombs are infused with a delightful scent of rose and jasmine.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023

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