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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightsome
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 -
Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many of its delightful products are made on site, like comforters, pillows, wool sponges, and more.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
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The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
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
Adjective
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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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Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If angels exist, the heavenly choir sounds like Kathleen Battle.—
Morgan Richter,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Try it with a green curry with shrimp and coconut milk for a heavenly match.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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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“Delightsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightsome. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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