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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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Bathrooms are more than generously sized, with a delightful double rainfall shower, plus large soaking tubs in some units, Byredo products, and nice lighting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple Nara Park is home to over 1,000 freely roaming sacred deer, a delightful sight for visitors of all ages.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Each animal also comes with a collectible trading card, which is the kind of delightful detail that makes this whole operation feel like it was designed specifically to break the internet.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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