DELIGHTSOME Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

delightsome

adjective

di-ˈlīt-səm

Definition of delightsome

as in pleasant

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses any man would find it most delightsome to gaze upon her lovely face

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Adjective

Daunt’s pool area is entirely pleasant right now, but Leo and Home have big plans for it, including the addition of a yoga area and a massage tent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Visual enhancements, such as a dark outline of the currently active interface element (think the search field in the Mail app), are a pleasant surprise.

— Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

Coffee is also grown on the estate, but tea tastings are particularly delightful, with black, green, oolong and white varieties to sample, some of which are served at Claridge’s.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
Not only that, but the vibe in the lounge is quiet, with other guests reading or playing board games; evenings bring in a piano player in for delightful ambient music.

— Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

Challah, the eggy bread beloved for its fluffy texture and slightly sweet flavor, has introduced her to new food combinations, bakeries, friends and Weidenfeld’s extended family.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Blend equal parts of Trader Joe’s Buffalo Ranch Popcorn and Hot Honey Popcorn for a sweet, spicy, and savory mix.

— Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

The Five Star Weekend follows Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Trolly Stop in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is a local legend known for its juicy and delicious hot dogs.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Olmo’s deftness of touch to set up Porro for Spain’s second goal epitomised Spain’s cultured performance on the ball, but the fact that Spain’s performance was not always aesthetically pleasing will arguably please De la Fuente more.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 July 2026
The whole enterprise glows with friendly, pleasing daffiness.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

Adjective

The garden's pond reflects the lovely surrounding scenery, and the harmonious beauty is enjoyable with every step and across the changing seasons.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.

— Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

Ferran Torres, who hadn’t scored all tournament, getting the winner in the final from an assist by Nico Williams, who had fitness issues throughout, was a nice subplot.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The sliding rear window is a nice touch and harks back to the latest Toyota 4Runner, a vehicle the R2 will be cross-shopped against.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of nice

Adjective

The plush cotton consistently feels heavenly underfoot after every shower.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2026

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