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

• 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

Farm-fresh eggs are offered for not-really-Vegans, and the deep bowls of hearty homemade Ranch granola with oat milk and blueberries are delightful. —Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

While there’s plenty to appreciate about the sights and activities of the season, nothing compares to the satisfaction of lighting a candle to set the ultimate cozy mood and make your home smell delightful. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025

That is one of the delightful things about being in this show. —Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025

Even so, the delightful news is that plenty of Costa Rica remains wild. —Mona Gable, AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see delight entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1530, 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