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
This year, for me, that came in the shape of Bradley Banton’s delightful debut feature More Life.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Gage writes with the style of a young person — with the benefit of hindsight, growth and a now-booming Hollywood career — attempting to find meaning and message in a profoundly complicated early life, without sparing a single devastating or delightful detail.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Does Elsbeth figure it all out in delightful fashion, per usual?
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2025
Videos on Sora range from the absurd to the delightful to the confusing.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Gage writes with the style of a young person — with the benefit of hindsight, growth and a now-booming Hollywood career — attempting to find meaning and message in a profoundly complicated early life, without sparing a single devastating or delightful detail.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Does Elsbeth figure it all out in delightful fashion, per usual?
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2025
Videos on Sora range from the absurd to the delightful to the confusing.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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Outlook used to be complex and unfriendly, but Microsoft has replaced it with a far sleeker and faster version, which is surprisingly pleasant to work with.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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The home at 4573 Greenview Drive unfolds across 4,523 square feet with four en suite bedrooms and pleasant surprises around every corner.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Judging by the amusing premiere episode, there is some potential to the motley crew of this government service.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The other twist is that Noelle is addicted to a podcast (performed by Adwa Alasiri) that dishes out both true crime stories and helpful makeup tips, an amusing combination of gloss and gore.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The local food scene has been heating up with dozens of delicious Indian restaurants.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Oct. 2025
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There are seven fun colors to choose from, including bright orange, black and a dark bronze for those who prefer neutral colors.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is a fun feature that Chiefs fans will like.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Join us for an enjoyable hour with one of our favorite guys.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Our priority is to ensure that all in attendance have a safe and enjoyable experience at the ballpark.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With that in mind, his glowing comments on Jeter paid a nice tribute.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her opinion, a courthouse wedding or a small ceremony in a family member's backyard would have been just as nice, Kate said.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some bakeries also offer Americanized options, such as chocolate chip conchas or muffin-style sweet breads.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gazelles are one of the trendiest adidas shoes right now, appreciated for their clean lines, aesthetically pleasing leather uppers, low profile, and all-day comfort.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Neither Eliot nor Jules suspected anything, and the ease of the deception added to its pleasing sordidness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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