as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
any man would find it most delightsome to gaze upon her lovely face
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightsome
Adjective
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Customer service was easy and pleasant.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025 -
Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In collaboration with interior design content creators Chris and Julia Marcum, this sweet scalloped rug adds visual interest with a scalloped edge.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The listing says the 4×4 has previously spent time finished in black and camouflage, but is currently sporting a pleasing coat of silver and rides on a matching set of eight-lug 17-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpio BK tires.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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The picture looks pleasing in a dim room and holds shadow detail in darker scenes, so movies don’t turn into mush.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The day after his victory, Gurgel’s wife called Kerr and invited him over for lunch, and although Kerr worried he might get jumped, instead the two fighters had an enjoyable meal and chat.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Upgrading to a fresh board, especially wood, makes prep safer and much more enjoyable.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Apple dapple cake features warm, nutty flavors and is topped with a heavenly toffee glaze.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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When it was released back in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima struck a chord with players with its razor-sharp samurai gameplay and heavenly aesthetics.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Delightsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightsome. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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