delightful

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

Synonyms of delightful

• pleasant
• delicious
• enjoyable
• nice
• sweet
• pleasing
• satisfying
• good
• heavenly
• welcome

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

It has been delightful meeting you.

That was a delightful party.

Recent Examples on the Web

The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Together the duo enjoy scaring themselves into a teeth-chattering but delightful evening. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

Palacio de Fefinanes 2022 Albariño III Ano Grapes for this delightful wine were harvested in the third week of September 2022 after a long hot summer. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

The service Employees are beautiful, plentiful and delightful, with a high staff-to-resident ratio that keeps guests from feeling overlooked, although communication between departments could be better. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English deliteful, from delite delight entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1

First Known Use

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