How to Use delightful in a Sentence

delightful

adjective
  • It has been delightful meeting you.
  • That was a delightful party.
  • The party is delightful, and all the killing is gory fun.
    — Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The breeze from the west at about 10 mph is also delightful.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 12 June 2023
  • That is just one of many delightful things about Alex Cranz.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Sunshine reigns and highs are delightful in the low 70s.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • María Zardoya, the singer known for the delightful indie band The Marías, also stopped by.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022
  • The bizarre and delightful buddy story made the 14-hour flight to Abu Dhabi seem half as long.
    — Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • As for the hardware, holding the SE in my hand is delightful.
    — Steven Aquino, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Like before, the V-8 is fun, with a snorty exhaust note and a delightful shove of torque.
    — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2022
  • And our next guest starred in one of TV’s most delightful breakouts.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
  • Use them to scoop up the shrimp and the result is delightful: a crispy, flaky bite to go with the chewy shrimp and its spicy, juicy marinade.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 4 May 2021
  • There's a scene where Stallone gets to act high as a kite, which is just delightful.
    — Leah Greenblatt and Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The flavors were delightful to the tastebuds and worthy of more than one slice.
    — Emerald Elitou, Essence, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The good news about Gregg’s is that the chocolate cake is delightful no matter what time of day.
    — Dan McGowan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022
  • Then there’s a dress that mixes gingham and plaid in the most delightful way.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 May 2021
  • Their chemistry is off the charts, the action beats are rip-roaring and the cameos are delightful.
    — New York Times, 1 June 2022
  • And Carrie-Anne Moss was delightful to work with as well.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2022
  • That is delightful over ice cream or cheesecake or to dip fruit in.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2022
  • It’s that synchrony that’s delightful, that feels easy, that makes the play a pleasure.
    — Helen Shaw, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Photo Spheres were a delightful way to step back into a space and time.
    — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2023
  • None of this was supposed to happen, which makes the scene all over town more delightful.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2022
  • What a fast and delightful way to make dinner on a Wednesday!
    — Emily Weinstein, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Sour cream adds a delightful tang to the sweet-as-candy berry filling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • There’s nothing more delightful than being on that set with my friends, best place in the world.
    — Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
  • That wicked side-eye and quips to break the tension in a stressful moment are delightful.
    — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022
  • Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Hop in the car — dogs are invited — and choose your own adventure with these delightful food (and drink) options.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
  • From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025

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