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Definitions

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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Anecdotes of his immersion in local life are delightful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Wilson says of their immersive storybook escape, which features a delightful hand-painted mural on the walls and tiny lanterns that, when touched, offer a narrated fairy tale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"It's the most delightful story," said Baranski of the Taylor connection.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A young British boy collects eggs and describes the intricacies of chicken breeds in the most delightful way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“It’s delightful for the community!” said Chuchi, taking a long sip from her champagne flute.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya