delightful

adjective

di-ˈlīt-fəl How to pronounce delightful (audio)
Definition of delightfulnext
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 latest devices have new form factors, more powerful processors, wildly better battery life, and delightful screens. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 The key note is lentisque, a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean and elevated by the delightful sweetness of mandarin. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 Now in his early nineties, Gregory (My Dinner with André, NYFF19) shows no sign of slowing down, as evidenced by this delightful, enormously moving document of his inextinguishable creative spark. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 This Sag Harbor home is a delightful design mashup with a modernist exterior and mid-century modern interiors. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delightful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
  1. pleasant
  2. amusing
  3. delicious
  4. fun
  5. enjoyable
  6. nice
  7. sweet
  8. pleasing
Adjective
  • With time for a quick lunch, Zouaghi enjoyed a pleasant farm-to-table meal at Five March before continuing to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of Glasgow’s premier cultural institutions.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Join Swamp Fox Tours for a pleasant hour-long history and architecture lesson aboard the blue-and-white tram.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant
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  • The oysters and the pretzels are amusing moments, but the real tension comes as the group are just sitting and talking.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The format was an amusing detour as the crowd heard from Shiflett (No Use for a Name), Jaffee (The Wallflowers), Mendel (Sunny Day Real Estate), Smear (The Germs) and Rubin (The New Regime).
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • Fresh corn is a summertime staple, and there are plenty of delicious ways to put it to good use.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The food in the modernist dining hall is delicious, but sparse.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • But there’s lots of cute photos of me and Kristen together in a band, which is fun.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There’s something about being a girl smoking weed in public that still feels really fun.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fun
Adjective
  • This is what makes this sport so tough to predict and so enjoyable to watch transpire over six months and 162 games.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • While Cape Breton is reachable by both air and car, the most enjoyable way to start your cool Northeast summer getaway is by high-speed ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine, onboard THE CAT to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
    — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • New York has a nice blend of skill and compete in a system that should produce reliable NHL talent but still has a lot of work ahead in this next rebuild.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As for the rest of the space, the open-concept kitchen’s peninsula and granite countertops are a nice touch, as is the fact that the bedroom is big enough for a king-size mattress and a home office.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The post featured several sweet moments, including one of her placing a veil on her daughter’s head.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • If Virgo was rising on the horizon at your time of birth, your money sector is ruled by lovable Venus, and occupied by the aesthetically pleasing sign of Libra.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The play of both lines was pleasing to Harbaugh, who praised the performances of young defensive linemen TeRah Edwards and Jacobian Guillory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasing

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