delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
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Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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And those few moments of paying attention are amply rewarded with a delightful meal to satisfy your sheet-pan dinner dreams.
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Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
The uproarious stories delve into the delightful niche worlds of amateur Shakespeare productions, mushroom foragers, and membership-only children's play spaces.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 May 2024
For most people globally, Christmas is the one tradition that sparks the most joy and excitement, indulging kids with delightful gifts and offering adults a chance to unwind.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
Directed by Roger Michell and written by Curtis (who would go on to write and direct Love Actually), the film also boasted a delightful ensemble including Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny and Emily Mortimer.
—Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
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Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
The uproarious stories delve into the delightful niche worlds of amateur Shakespeare productions, mushroom foragers, and membership-only children's play spaces.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 May 2024
For most people globally, Christmas is the one tradition that sparks the most joy and excitement, indulging kids with delightful gifts and offering adults a chance to unwind.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
Directed by Roger Michell and written by Curtis (who would go on to write and direct Love Actually), the film also boasted a delightful ensemble including Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny and Emily Mortimer.
—Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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