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
Jonathan and Steven’s friendship is occasionally delightful to watch, if only because the actors share the comfortable chemistry of lifelong pals.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 26 June 2025
While the studio's output over the years has ranged from delightful to iconic (with a few flops in between), some films soar above the rest...to infinity and beyond.
—Meg Walters, EW.com, 19 June 2025
The best overall pick was Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil for its subtle-yet-buildable luminosity, minimal transfer onto clothes, and delightful fragrance.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 June 2025
To watch dancing is intrinsically delightful, and Flanagan, without doing anything exceptional with the camera, conveys a spectatorial sense of that delight.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 26 June 2025
While the studio's output over the years has ranged from delightful to iconic (with a few flops in between), some films soar above the rest...to infinity and beyond.
—Meg Walters, EW.com, 19 June 2025
The best overall pick was Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil for its subtle-yet-buildable luminosity, minimal transfer onto clothes, and delightful fragrance.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 June 2025
To watch dancing is intrinsically delightful, and Flanagan, without doing anything exceptional with the camera, conveys a spectatorial sense of that delight.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The amusing interaction comes a few days after Plum appeared to urge referees to give Clark, 23-years-old, a technical foul for stepping onto the court during the Sparks' game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, June 26.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Although many other theories were quite amusing on social media.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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That certainly makes for a fun promotional campaign, where pithy jokes and silly moments abound in the trailers and on posters.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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This ties back to the first point; this style of negotiation, though perhaps not fun for investors, does tend to provide opportunities for the fundamental investors that can keep their focus on the longer term.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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There are women in nice dresses and sunglasses shopping for groceries and clothing at a general store.—
JoAnn DeLuna,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The reality star also shared the baby’s sweet name: Teddi.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Some users may want a smoother bokeh effect with a wider aperture, but the f/2 aperture on this lens produces a pleasing bokeh effect that isolates subjects.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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There’s plenty pleasing the eye at the elegant restaurant adorned with shiny chandeliers, red velvet booths, a bountiful display of red roses, a red piano atop the bar, and art deco-inspired pieces on the walls.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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These Banh Mi meatball lettuce wraps taste equally healthy and satisfying.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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