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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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
My First Shapes Crinkle Fabric Stroller Book Inspire a future architect with this delightful soft book for baby builders.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Thanksgiving can be delightful or draining, a festive feast or a dispiriting dirge.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
As part of the 30th anniversary of the Writer’s Symposium by the Sea, Kuang joins host Dean Nelson for a delightful conversation at Point Loma Nazarene University.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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