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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Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Your kitchen will smell absolutely delightful after preparing this aromatic dish.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
What follows is a delightful romantic comedy with an ’80s flair.
—Anna Rinderspacher, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Pricing starts at an absolutely delightful ¥2,238,500 (US$14,075).
—C.c. Weiss
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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