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delightful

[dih-lahyt-fuhl] / dɪˈlaɪt fəl /


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"It's the most delightful story," said Baranski of the Taylor connection.

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

The narrator’s mishandling of his cellphone reprises the author’s delightful affinity for physical slapstick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Eisenberg and Schulman agreed that sharing too much about Norman before people could watch the show would spoil all the delightful surprises he delivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He took this opportunity to show her his work; as it turned out, he had spent the time drawing delightful alpine scenes.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood