delightsome

adjective

di-ˈlīt-səm How to pronounce delightsome (audio)
Definition of delightsomenext
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
  1. pleasant
  2. delightful
  3. sweet
  4. delicious
  5. pleasing
  6. enjoyable
  7. nice
  8. heavenly
Adjective
  • Brisbane 2032 vice president Tim Mander and chief marketing officer Brent Hill told the weekend news conference the accidental release was a pleasant surprise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And the owners’ taste, in this case, is pleasant and broadly appealing, complimenting the home’s high ceilings and historic features.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The delightful casting choices were made by the brand’s Creative Director, Miuccia Prada, who has always seemed to pride herself on taking a direction least expected.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Grapes for this delightful white are grown in ocean floor sedimentary soils that contain quartz crystals.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • Acer Laptop Deals Acer Aspire Go 16 Deal Acer's budget laptops are reliable performers for students and on-the-go professionals, and the Aspire Go 16, with a $200 price drop post-Big Deal Days, is a sweet pickup.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the sum succeeds, teetering deliciously between sweet and savory.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • These include beautiful beaches, delicious food, temples, scenic landscapes, wellness experiences, and adventures that push her beyond her usual routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and memorable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • But Dunnigan’s pick-six late in the game — combined with the win — made this an enjoyable and successful night for the freshman from Kansas.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • Also, a foul ball hit by almost any player would be a nice souvenir.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Sure enough, there were a few hares in the field and the grass was just long enough to give a bit of protection to the hares and set a nice backdrop for the photographs.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • The duo think they’re headed to the heavenly afterlife only to arrive at the office of the Devil (voiced by Culkin), who seems overwhelmed by his job.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To qualify for beatification, the Vatican normally requires one miracle attributable to the faithful seeking the candidate's heavenly prayers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of heavenly
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“Delightsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightsome. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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