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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I got a delightful 10-minute head and neck massage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The willingness to build something delightful out of whatever appears.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Lift up your eyes unto the hills, and behold all that delightful emptiness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

And immediately, mixed with a sizzling sound, there came to Shasta a simply delightful smell.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis