delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
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Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
The island is a delightful escape for a short break.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Winter holiday catalogs are always filled with delightful discoveries — who knew there were so many different ways to make coffee at home?
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The cocktail menu utilizes plenty of homegrown ingredients, resulting in a delightful range of unfussy drinks, often served in quirky glassware.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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