delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Pit, peel, and prepare three large peaches as the stars of this dense and delightful cake.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The resulting cocktail was simply named Fuck Sake, a perfect distillation of Cooper’s delightful approach to the show.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
That’s capped off with the gold trim colour and white shorts, all of which combines to make a delightful kit.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delightful
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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