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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Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Others opt for barrel aging, allowing the delightful fruit flavors to shine through in the wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Their inclusion makes the already bizarre film, in theaters now, even more delightful and strange.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
These delightful ceramic dishes remind us of Christmas china in the best ways—simple, a bit nostalgic, and ready to be piled high with all of our favorite recipes.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delightful
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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