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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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
Following a complete restoration in 2020, the historic Clinkscale building now houses an award-winning restaurant at street level, with six delightful rooms upstairs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
This extended grace certainly sounds delightful!
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
There's nothing more delightful than Christmas tins filled to the brim with all sorts of cookies.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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