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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Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Maple in its many delightful forms is essential to Quebec City’s history.
—Pamela MacNaughtan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025
Chopped roasted garlic would also be a delightful addition.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
Personally, that sounds quite delightful to us so quite a bit — and Maxine (Kristen Wiig) of Palm Royale clearly thinks so too.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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