delightful

adjective

de·light·ful di-ˈlīt-fəl

dē-

Synonyms of delightful next

: highly pleasing

a delightful surprise

enjoyed a delightful brunch

delightfully

di-ˈlīt-fə-lē

dē-

adverb

delightfulness noun

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

It has been delightful meeting you. That was a delightful party.

Recent Examples on the Web For more delightful gift options, the Maison Margiela Replica candle set is the perfect gift for moms who like their fragrances fancy. —

Jake Smith, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023 Bama Breeze is a delightful sipper for lazy afternoons on the front porch, or a sweet addition to your next beachside celebration. —

Lucy Buffett, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023 There's Villa Palladio, a delightful nine-room hotel on the outskirts of town created by the Swiss-Dutch team behind Bar Palladio, an Instagram favorite in the city center. —

Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023 Though uttering the same lines as Idle did in the movie, and as David Hyde Pierce did in the 2005 production, Michael Urie as Robin puts a differently delightful comic spin on them. —

Jesse Green, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023 During an interview with the UK’s Capital FM, the singer took some calls from young listeners (aka Big Questions From Little People) who wanted to get to know her better, including a delightful young girl who just had to know which Olivia Rodrigo song is Dua’s favorite. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2023 This Mushroom Incense Holder not only infuses the room with delightful fragrances but also adds a touch of zen-like tranquility to the space. —

Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023 Wayne has his own reasons for questioning Eugene (no spoilers), and his role as interlocutor takes the novel to its own fantastical, delightful conclusion. —

Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on. —

Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023 See More

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