1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
As a new trailer shows, a chance for the women to relax and let their hair down spirals into delightful chaos, from goat yoga to runaway golf carts.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
That is objectively delightful.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
This delightful and moving documentary brings into focus Martin Short’s life and decades-long career in comedy.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
That is objectively delightful.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
This delightful and moving documentary brings into focus Martin Short’s life and decades-long career in comedy.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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One of the more amusing parts of the fallout from Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship announcement has been the race among cast members and corporations to cash in on it.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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The sharp comedy follows their meetings over the course of the school year, revealing the micro-aggressions, class distinctions, and prejudices of the council members, which Spector addresses with clever, amusing insight.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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This is blended with fresh herbs and spices, for a result that is savory and delicious.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Our food is delicious and healthy.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The breakfast buffet at the hotel’s sit-down restaurant, Ave, offers an incredible spread with fun additions like Caribbean classic breadfruit and saltfish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Wood toilet seats are back in style, as are fun vintage pastels.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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This doesn't mean disruption is enjoyable or easy.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The conversation with Graciela was enjoyable, fluent, sometimes very emotional.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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And just like that, the Canadiens’ issues in this series were summed up in one play, with a nice, pretty bow on it.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Elantra’s entry-level SE trim is equipped with the basics plus a few nice extras such as wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Which made what unfolded Saturday afternoon at UC San Diego all the sweeter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The whisky is sweet and enticing on the nose, with aromas of vanilla fudge, toffee, apricot jam, and a touch of fresh barley grist.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Plant it alongside garden phlox and purple coneflower for a pleasing contrast of shapes and textures.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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The Interior Department also blamed former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, specifically zeroing in on the latter’s apparent failure to keep the Reflecting Pool aesthetically pleasing.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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