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

The weather outside is truly frightful, but spending the holidays dressed to the nines — with looks powered by luxury Christmas sweaters that take ugliness out of the equation — will prove to be delightful. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

Tubi In this delightful romp, Barbara Stanwyck is a 1940s career woman who has essentially billed herself as a domestic goddess precursor to Martha Stewart. —Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025

This cover is absurd and delightful. —Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

These dessert bars offer a delightful combination of sweet and salty notes, with a satisfying crunch followed by a pleasant chewiness. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025

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