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

Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025

Pop In and Out of Charming Boutique Shops A delightful shopping adventure awaits in Culpeper with its array of adorable boutiques. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025

There isn’t really a concert venue there, but taking the cable car up to the tower is a delightful way to see the city skyline. —Ali Wunderman, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

Expect a delightful collision of NYC’s film freaks and fashionistas to descend on the movie house next week. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 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