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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It was delightful, calming, efficient, respectful and actionable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
You can learn more and vote here, plus read some delightful bios on the bears in the running or peruse its hall of champions.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
The move aims to offer an “easy and delightful way to shop and check out with Muse,” Shopify’s Chief Executive Tobias Lütke said in a Monday post on X.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
"I have learnt so much, I have met people all around the world, and it has been delightful," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Luxembourg is a much more delightful place to hike than you might think.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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