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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Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Times to Visit The best time to visit Nicaragua is between mid-November and April, when the country's delightful dry season brings clear skies and temperatures are more springlike than sticky.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book Help your little one expand their vocabulary with the delightful LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 4 Dec. 2025
And Lexi [Maude Apatow] is an assistant to a showrunner played by Sharon Stone, who is just absolutely delightful and a true icon.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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