delightful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- delightfully adverb
- delightfulness noun
- undelightful adjective
- undelightfully adverb
Etymology
Origin of delightful
Example Sentences
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His language is supple and his portraits of characters invariably delightful.
“We confirmed that thus far, no one has reported witnessing Willa’s death. We have a plan to speak to the ambassador and a delightful party to attend.”
From Literature
Throughout, she and Ms. Halvorson create delightful sonic contrasts; it’s like seeing someone wear fabrics and patterns that should clash but instead work together to enlightening effect.
"It's just really disheartening because it's such a delightful hobby and it's so wholesome and then moments like that really break your heart," Wosley said.
From BBC
He "made my world so much brighter, grander and more delightful than I could have ever understood it to be", she wrote on Instagram.
From Barron's
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