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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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"I just love the quicksilver delivery and suave flamboyance of Coward, it's delightful to play."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Then she shares a delightful, fact-based piece of trivia like, “Hey, did you know that rats giggle when you tickle them?”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Frequently missed, though easily accessible from Porto’s center via an antique tram line, Foz do Douro could qualify as the north’s most delightful urban outcropping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Their bond is messy and thrilling, with one of the most delightful romantic montages in ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

March 2 started out as a delightful day.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple