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
Dex’s first day is filled with exciting new things like a delightful teacher and a lunchroom that looks like a restaurant!
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
As Papa John’s pizza fans know garlic butter is a delightful dunker.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
However, what grounds the film is the palpable chemistry between Chao and Mackie, who bring a delightful rhythm to their characters' humdrum routines.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2025
This compilation is full of delightful dips and fan-favorite casseroles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
As Papa John’s pizza fans know garlic butter is a delightful dunker.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
However, what grounds the film is the palpable chemistry between Chao and Mackie, who bring a delightful rhythm to their characters' humdrum routines.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2025
This compilation is full of delightful dips and fan-favorite casseroles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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More Getty Images What made his Saturday round at Sedgefield Country Club more amusing was the birdie surge.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Also, the British themselves are generally strange and amusing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 July 2025
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In the video, a school bus gets stuck in a pothole and JJ and his friends transform into superheroes after eating some delicious fruity muffins.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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For oceanfront views and delicious seafood, Waterman’s Surfside Grille on the south end of the Boardwalk is a go-to, famous for its breezy patio and signature Orange Crush.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When Weed Guy showed up at the party, that could be fun.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Pink has a fun night on Broadway with her children at Hamilton's 10th anniversary show.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fresh bakery items, quick on-the-go snacks, self-serve coffee and sweet tea, and even a bottle of wine to take home to celebrate the start of the weekend with your roommates are all available at your fingertips.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The pair’s cheeky PDA moments debuted last month as they were seen sharing a sweet kiss in the crowd of Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Hyde Park in London on July 6.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since judging the beauty of art is subjective, identifying the most aesthetically pleasing sculptures is difficult, Chidester said, but there are pieces in the collection that have drawn praise from the community.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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None of this is pleasing to a country that has fought bitter wars with Pakistan, and whose officials have over the past two decades assiduously invested to elevate Indo-U.S. relations to a higher plane.—
Salil Tripathi,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Of those teens, 31% report finding those conversations equally or more satisfying than talking with a peer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Its blend of three cheeses—cottage cheese, cream cheese, and mozzarella—is satisfying but mild in flavor, which makes this casserole appealing even to picky eaters.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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