How to Use delightful in a Sentence
delightful
adjective- It has been delightful meeting you.
- That was a delightful party.
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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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