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
The 19th-century property has delightful accents inside, from rainbow wallpaper to plush pink booth seating.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Keep reading for a delightful mix of the past and present with our granny sandals edit.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
The interior decor is a little more relaxed — though Los Gatos has a pretty relaxed vibe as its baseline — with the addition of a delightful willow tree mural by the Chalk Chica in the waiting area.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The actor, 86, finds the revelation delightful, triggering a hint of whimsical glee reminiscent of Gandalf himself.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Keep reading for a delightful mix of the past and present with our granny sandals edit.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
The interior decor is a little more relaxed — though Los Gatos has a pretty relaxed vibe as its baseline — with the addition of a delightful willow tree mural by the Chalk Chica in the waiting area.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The actor, 86, finds the revelation delightful, triggering a hint of whimsical glee reminiscent of Gandalf himself.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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The band's courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan's first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The band’s courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan’s first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That his hand version of Rocky could climb onto Gosling, and interact with the actor more directly, allowed for an amusing rapport to develop instantly between them.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But Flynn also oozes sniveling self-righteousness while hotly defending and petitioning for childhood innocence (amusing hints emerge that the daughter is a somewhat lazy and dim underachiever).—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your 5th House of Euphoria welcomes in the flighty Moon, which makes this a time for fun experimentation rather than tedious drudgery.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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When the 75 minutes are up, the chefs head to the water park for some R&R, and sure, this is sponcon, but also, that place seems fun as hell.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some other teachers that maybe hadn’t been so polite to me or nice to me, all of a sudden became a little nicer.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night is going to be a nice little appetizer, so to speak.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the crisscrossing mow lines make the lawn look especially pleasing to the eye.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Individuals with Neptune in Libra tend to romanticize love and beauty, often dreaming of soulful partnerships, harmony and aesthetically pleasing environments.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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