1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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2
as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
But the possibility of a Morgan and Sasha relationship was controversial in the fandom, mostly because Sasha is already married (his complicated romance with Esther, the also-delightful Jackie Tohn, got its own heady subplot this season).
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
The Stewart garden is described as immaculate, well-tended, delightful and inviting.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Lift up your eyes unto the hills, and behold all that delightful emptiness.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The fragrant, tubular blooms are a delightful surprise—one that can speak volumes about your plant care skills, experts say.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
The Stewart garden is described as immaculate, well-tended, delightful and inviting.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Lift up your eyes unto the hills, and behold all that delightful emptiness.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The fragrant, tubular blooms are a delightful surprise—one that can speak volumes about your plant care skills, experts say.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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And the observations, questions, and assertions in our articles are varying degrees of surprising, insightful, and amusing.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Thankfully, Babitz did exactly that — no rambling thoughts, petty accusations or amusing missives left unsaid.—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Le Petit Paris Counter-service breakfast and lunch orders get the French touch at this delicious bakery and cafe in an Atlantic Beach strip mall.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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What feels fun may also be meaningful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The chest pockets also add a fun style element to a basic blouse.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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In those cases, purchasing certain flowers from seedlings or tubers might be more practical and enjoyable.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Sullivan made a nice play on the ball and then twisted out of a tackle and ran 15 yards to the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Izaiah is sweet, funny, and incredibly thoughtful, often bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the people around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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But perhaps the most pleasing display came from Myles Lewis-Skelly, starting his first game in midfield this season.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Because this thing looks like a beast – a sleek, futuristic and aesthetically pleasing beast, that is.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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