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delightful

American  
[dih-lahyt-fuhl] / dɪˈlaɪt fəl /

adjective

  1. giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing.

    a delightful surprise.
    Synonyms:
    delectable, enchanting, charming, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasant, agreeable
    Antonyms:
    disagreeable
delightful British  
/ dɪˈlaɪtfʊl /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of delightful

First recorded in 1520–30; delight + -ful

Example Sentences

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Then she shares a delightful, fact-based piece of trivia like, “Hey, did you know that rats giggle when you tickle them?”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

From the loss to Italy, this has been a delightful freakshow from Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Their bond is messy and thrilling, with one of the most delightful romantic montages in ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

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 • Mar. 4, 2026

She would always find these books delightful; of that she had no doubt.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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