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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Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 May 2025
Ah, the delightful Calvin and Hobbes, Bill Waterson's comic strip about six-year-old Calvin and his tiger companion, Hobbes.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Gibbs-White hit the bar with a delightful left-footed volley and the post with an angled attempt after rounding the goalkeeper.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delightful
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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