delightfully

Example Sentences

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Tanaka herself delightfully portrays the slightly dim family maid the “kids” enlist for their scheme.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The Lakers limped painfully into the playoffs Saturday night only to delightfully discover a miracle salve.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

In a hyper-modern environment like the internet, so eager to eat itself alive in the pursuit of newness, “The End of Oak Street” fandom is delightfully prehistoric.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Elsewhere, we look at a delightfully spicy confirmation hearing this week, Illinois primary results, and the president’s announcement of a member of Congress’ imminent death.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Here Miss Mallory would trace the plaits across Cady’s scalp, making Cady’s skin tingle delightfully.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff