How to Use delightful in a Sentence

delightful

adjective
  • It has been delightful meeting you.
  • That was a delightful party.
  • That wicked side-eye and quips to break the tension in a stressful moment are delightful.
    Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022
  • The good news about Gregg’s is that the chocolate cake is delightful no matter what time of day.
    Dan McGowan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022
  • Both picks are infused with delightful notes of vanilla and sandalwood.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The essence of its tropical gardens is just as delightful as this Eres printed number.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 June 2022
  • Jennifer Garner's Instagram videos that offer a glimpse into her life at home are simply delightful.
    Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2022
  • Comments When the weather outside is frightful, watching TV is so delightful!
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The luxury private residence in the ritzy Polanco district is that delightful.
    David Hochman, Forbes, 1 July 2022
  • One answer is simple pleasure and delight, as in the elements that make up this novel are almost universally delightful.
    BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
  • The party is delightful, and all the killing is gory fun.
    Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The breeze from the west at about 10 mph is also delightful.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 12 June 2023
  • That is just one of many delightful things about Alex Cranz.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Sunshine reigns and highs are delightful in the low 70s.
    David Streit, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • María Zardoya, the singer known for the delightful indie band The Marías, also stopped by.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022
  • The bizarre and delightful buddy story made the 14-hour flight to Abu Dhabi seem half as long.
    Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Like before, the V-8 is fun, with a snorty exhaust note and a delightful shove of torque.
    Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 28 Aug. 2022
  • And our next guest starred in one of TV’s most delightful breakouts.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
  • There's a scene where Stallone gets to act high as a kite, which is just delightful.
    Leah Greenblatt and Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The flavors were delightful to the tastebuds and worthy of more than one slice.
    Emerald Elitou, Essence, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Photo Spheres were a delightful way to step back into a space and time.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Sour cream adds a delightful tang to the sweet-as-candy berry filling.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
    The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Places to Dine and Unwind Choose from a delightful array of places to dine and unwind.
    Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Some of the set pieces have a slapstick quality to them that’s delightful.
    Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The still tart rosé is delightful, redolent of melon and stone fruit and very dry, while the bubbles are more about berry fruit.
    Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Each of the key looks from yesterday evening was delightful.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Overnight lows are delightful in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
    David Streit, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022
  • That makes getting a bit of streusel with your cake bite purely delightful.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024

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