delightful

Example Sentences

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A young British boy collects eggs and describes the intricacies of chicken breeds in the most delightful way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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

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

From the loss to Italy, this has been a delightful freakshow from Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“I am astonished,” said Miss Bingley, “that my father should have left so small a collection of books. What a delightful library you have at Pemberley, Mr. Darcy!”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen