delightful

[dih-lahyt-fuhl] / dɪˈlaɪt fəl /

ADJECTIVE

pleasant, charming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alluring amusing beautiful captivating delectable delicious enchanting engaging enjoyable entertaining fascinating lovely luscious pleasing refreshing satisfying thrilling

WEAK

adorable agreeable ambrosial attractive cheery clever congenial darling fair gratifying heavenly ineffable lush pleasurable rapturous ravishing scrumptious yummy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring disagreeable homely horrible offensive repulsive tiring ugly unfunny unpleasant unsatisfying unsavory

WEAK

bad disappointing unamusing unenjoyable unhappy

Example Sentences

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The willingness to build something delightful out of whatever appears.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

And then the relationship with Andi is so counterbalancing in a really delightful way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Anecdotes of his immersion in local life are delightful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Kane said the show would be a great way to celebrate, adding: "What a delightful coincidence that the age of the theatre intersects with the age of our protagonists."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

How delightful to be at the heart of such a good-willed reunion.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

delightful

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