delightful

[dih-lahyt-fuhl]

adjective

1. giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing.

   a delightful surprise.

   Synonyms: delectable, enchanting, charming, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasant, agreeable
   Antonyms: disagreeable

delightful

/ dɪˈlaɪtfʊl /

adjective

1. giving great delight; very pleasing, beautiful, charming, etc

Other Word Forms

• delightfully adverb
• delightfulness noun
• undelightful adjective
• undelightfully adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of delightful¹

First recorded in 1520–30; delight + -ful

Example Sentences

A captivating study of the brand’s botanical roots, “Enchanting Gardens” is the most delightful of Dior books.

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This delightful compilation suggests that even those in the world of architecture have been leaning on Vitruvius for knowledge about the Roman architectural world through some combination of ignorance and laziness.

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The 21-piece hemisphere collection makes a delightful and delicious gift, featuring flavors such as saffron, Persian rose, yuzu and burnt caramel.

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“There is no place more delightful than one’s own fireplace,” she read, and nodded in agreement, for the library had begun to get chilly now that afternoon was turning to dusk.

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“And now you have these three delightful children to raise, just as if they were your own. Surely that will be enough.”

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Related Words

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• amusing 
• beautiful 
• captivating 
• delectable 
• delicious 
• enchanting 
• engaging 
• enjoyable 
• entertaining 
• fascinating 
• lovely 
• luscious 
• pleasing 
• refreshing 
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• thrilling