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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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His first goal had a touch of fortune as he latched onto Dembele's deflected shot, but his second was a thunderous finish before he completed his hat-trick with a delightful, curling effort.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The willingness to build something delightful out of whatever appears.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Anecdotes of his immersion in local life are delightful.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

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