delightsome
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- delightsomely adverb
- delightsomeness noun
Etymology
Origin of delightsome
Example Sentences
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Captain John Smith, who first entered the bay in 1608, was so taken with the "fruitful and delightsome" place that he declared, "Heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man's habitation."
From Time Magazine Archive
Laurie’s eyes followed her with pleasure, for she neither romped nor sauntered, but danced with spirit and grace, making the delightsome pastime what it should be.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Just think how delightsome that would be,” she ended teasingly.
From Peggy Owen at Yorktown by Madison, Lucy Foster
"And all nations shall call you happy: for ye shall be a delightsome land," saith the Lord of hosts.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
A good brave man hath walked aforetime on your margent, himself as bright, and usefull, and delightsome as be you, sweet river.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)
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