delightful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- delightfully adverb
- delightfulness noun
- undelightful adjective
- undelightfully adverb
Etymology
Origin of delightful
Example Sentences
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Eisenberg and Schulman agreed that sharing too much about Norman before people could watch the show would spoil all the delightful surprises he delivers.
From Los Angeles Times
From the loss to Italy, this has been a delightful freakshow from Scotland.
From BBC
Their bond is messy and thrilling, with one of the most delightful romantic montages in ages.
From Los Angeles Times
The 20-minute film follows a duo who form an unlikely friendship and is a delightful meditation on the importance of connecting with another human being.
From Barron's
“Either that or a really delightful children’s book,” she said.
From Literature
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