1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
The local Rum Bay Restaurant serves delightful fish sandwiches and will cook your catch.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
This recipe calls for raw corn, which adds a delightful crunch; there's no need to cook fresh, in-season corn for this recipe.
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Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Of course, Guy’s Burger Joint is the spot for the best burgers at sea, but on the finer end, restaurants like Rudi’s Seagrill offer delightful seafood dishes, and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is a traditional steakhouse in every sense of the word.
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Charlotte pizza makers are crafting delicious pies with delightful flavor pairings that go beyond the usual combos.
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Peter St Onge,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
This recipe calls for raw corn, which adds a delightful crunch; there's no need to cook fresh, in-season corn for this recipe.
—
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Of course, Guy’s Burger Joint is the spot for the best burgers at sea, but on the finer end, restaurants like Rudi’s Seagrill offer delightful seafood dishes, and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is a traditional steakhouse in every sense of the word.
—
Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Charlotte pizza makers are crafting delicious pies with delightful flavor pairings that go beyond the usual combos.
—
Peter St Onge,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Mighty Real includes an amusing anecdote about trying to finagle an interview with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the early ’80s when bassist Peter Hook busts in and shows you his uncut willie.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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The camp blends fun dance instruction with bold characters, exciting music and imaginative storytelling.
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Newer spaces like Salted Melon, The Craic and Laurel Park offer fresh takes with a relaxed feel and fun patio spaces, while mainstays like Rhino Market and Arthur’s fill up with longtime fans.
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More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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The result is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world—one where sparkling wines, crisp coastal whites, elegant reds and historic sweet wines can all coexist within the same broader region.
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The sweet treats probably added to the general sense of optimism and excitement for the marketing, advertising, data and technology leaders who came to talk shop and compare notes at a time of massive transformation in virtually every business sector.
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Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
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Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry.
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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