delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Here are a few delightful spring activities to try in the next few weeks, from spotting migrant birds in your backyard to building your own container garden.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
For the 19th-century Romantics, sublime referred not to something delightful—as it’s commonly used now— but to a sense of awe in nature inseparable from terror or danger.
—Chloe Berge, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
The cafe, previously closed for over a year, offers a delightful menu of breakfast and lunch options, including Funnell's renowned pies, all at affordable prices.
—Ed Semmler, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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