delightful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of delightful
Explanation
Anything delightful causes pleasure or joy. For most people, watching a puppy play is delightful. Delight is a strong positive emotion. We feel delight when something entertains or pleases us very much. Such things can be called delightful. After weeks of cold weather, a sunny day is delightful. Making a new friend is delightful. Going to see an exciting or hilarious movie is delightful. A good cup of coffee can be delightful. This word can apply to almost anything you enjoy a lot. People who find lots of things delightful are generally pretty happy.
Example Sentences
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The fact that it came out following scores of delightful social media posts made by awestruck international visitors who crisscrossed the country to enjoy the World Cup doesn’t help.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
It’s all here at the doorstep: the NYC finale, the mixed dubs madness, the overpriced vodka lemonades, and delightful Eala-Mania.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
It’s super weird, very meta and utterly delightful.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The only delightful new practical shot is when Johnson peels a banana with his teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“How delightful it is to be able to help others, isn’t it? That was always one of my dreams, to have the power of giving freely, and thanks to you, the dream has come true.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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