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

For more than 36 years, the MX-5 Miata has stood as a delightful contradiction in the automotive world. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

It’s also especially suited for children, with one bedroom featuring bunk beds, a delightful rock-climbing wall, a play loft, and a surplus of toys. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

The bathroom had two large sinks, a waterfall shower, and a delightful soaking tub that offered unobstructed views straight to the water. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

All of this chaos is presented quite straightforward in a very linear narrative, but what is delightful is how varied the storytelling is, to match an extraordinary mixture of vocal stylings. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 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