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

Julie, who owns the nursery, is delightful and has a wide variety of milkweed. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd who is found dead. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Happily, this endeavor pays off in the form of two delightful evenings in the leafy oasis of Austin Gardens. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Loved how flaky the dough was and the mayo garlic Parmesan was delightful. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 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