delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Those dropshots are delightful toppings to the dessert collection of sweet spot strokes in Alcaraz’s armory.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Which is to say the title of Portuguese director João Rosas‘ debut feature isn’t at all ironic: This droll, delightful romantic comedy is an ode to the good times that can be had amid and around heartache, and the healing that eventually comes out of that very conflict.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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