1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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2
as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
Can’t make it to the islands for these delightful bites?
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
When taking on Tuner, Liu was also drawn to the relationship Ruthie had with Harry, played by a delightful Hoffman.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
So, the weather this weekend promises to be delightful but there have been weekends of torrential storms and horrific heat.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Brunch at the delightful Dolina Café, where the dishes marry New Mexican staples and Eastern European favorites, was indeed a fairy tale of a culinary nature.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
When taking on Tuner, Liu was also drawn to the relationship Ruthie had with Harry, played by a delightful Hoffman.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
So, the weather this weekend promises to be delightful but there have been weekends of torrential storms and horrific heat.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Brunch at the delightful Dolina Café, where the dishes marry New Mexican staples and Eastern European favorites, was indeed a fairy tale of a culinary nature.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fletcher and Jolly win audience love here, and Allen’s naked ambition to become sheriff is quite amusing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are so many fun home decor in Pottery Barn’s clearance section for less than $50, including candle holders, faux plants, and even (some) bedding.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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That's a really fun show to work on.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slicing against the grain breaks up these fibers into smaller pieces, giving the steak a more tender, enjoyable texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Giving Wickham a nice holiday tan would be a bridge too far for the genteel world of Jane Austen.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The post included a number of photos and videos, with the first slide showing a sweet snap of Anstead, 46, holding Hudson as Haack, 42, poses beside them with a big smile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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