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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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Although wordless, the book offers an engaging journey that ends in a delightful surprise—sure to satisfy even the pickiest young critic.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Those initial parent-child interactions with all those awkward silences were delightful.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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