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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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
This is a delightful new take on yellow-gold from the watchmaking mega brand that feels more tender than its classic hue, with warm undertones of grey and soft pink.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
And, in San Diego, the Padres play in Southern California’s best ballpark, one the team has turned into a year-round events center, with major concerts in the stadium itself and smaller ones within a delightful park beyond center field.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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