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
Keep reading for a delightful mix of the past and present.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Made with a blend of goat cheese, ricotta, spinach, garlic, and fresh herbs, the spread is a delightful bite to pair nicely with a slice of prosciutto.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Looking at you, delightful Ron Charles, who somehow has managed to transform book reviewing into a performative endeavor with no falling-off of seriousness.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Use your Prosecco grapes as a delightful cocktail garnish, serve them in a bowl as a snack, or add them to your Valentine’s charcuterie platter.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Made with a blend of goat cheese, ricotta, spinach, garlic, and fresh herbs, the spread is a delightful bite to pair nicely with a slice of prosciutto.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Looking at you, delightful Ron Charles, who somehow has managed to transform book reviewing into a performative endeavor with no falling-off of seriousness.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Use your Prosecco grapes as a delightful cocktail garnish, serve them in a bowl as a snack, or add them to your Valentine’s charcuterie platter.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also especially pleasant at this time of year, even if the water’s a bit chilly, at least to natives.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Weekly, Weber and Finger have kept reliable and amusing tabs on the ever-expanding universe of Whos and dissected the increasingly jumbled celebrity hierarchy.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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In his gobsmacking third appearance in the franchise, Tommy continues to be the victim of, well, not just Jason Voorhees, but somewhat amusing coincidence as well.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Watch summer corn shine in this fresh and flavorful recipe that stars sumac and feta in one delicious recipe.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Spreading almond butter on toast is another delicious way to enjoy this nutrient-dense food.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dance teacher John Downing will teach Line Dance basics at this fun event.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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This quiz invites you to explore that legacy in a way that's both fun and surprisingly revealing.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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With a creamy sauce and tender, silky onions, everything about this dish is enjoyable—including the fact it's made in one pan for easy clean-up.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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These popular items aim to make life with pets easier, cleaner, and more enjoyable.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Having a set time to do individual work has been nice.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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And for a sweet trip down memory lane, hit up the stalls dishing out nostalgic treats like candy and coconut wraps, Ding Ding candy, and dragon's beard candy.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Merrill’s balance through the swing and bat-to-ball skill placed him in the top 1% and 14%, respectively, in launch-angle sweet-spot percentage and expected slugging percentage last year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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As every day will contain multitudes, from brunch with a panoramic view as your pleasing side order to people-watching on the banks of the Tagus, the best daytime looks cover all your bases (coffee, culture, and custard-tart consumption).—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Real niceness isn’t people-pleasing or passivity.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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