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delightful

[dih-lahyt-fuhl] / dɪˈlaɪt fəl /


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In 2011, “The Artist,” a delightful dialogue-free black-and-white feature, won Oscars for best picture, best director and best actor.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

It’s super weird, very meta and utterly delightful.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

And Alonzo’s Anne and Zach Trent’s Skateboard Fenton, the young lovers swerving around parental obstacles, are a delightful throwback to those gaga California kids from the age of “Gidget.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Fans of “The Big Bang Theory” can guess at some of the cameos-to-be, others are delightful surprises.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

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

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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