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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The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Those initial parent-child interactions with all those awkward silences were delightful.
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In this delightful short, Dwight Garner shares his recipe for the unlikely combo.
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Those initial parent-child interactions with all those awkward silences were delightful.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
In this delightful short, Dwight Garner shares his recipe for the unlikely combo.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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