delightful

[ dih-lahyt-fuhl ]

adjective

1. giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing:

   a delightful surprise.

   Synonyms: delectable, enchanting, charming, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasant, agreeable

   Antonyms: disagreeable

delightful

/ dɪˈlaɪtfʊl /

adjective

1. giving great delight; very pleasing, beautiful, charming, etc

Derived Forms

• deˈlightfully, adverb
• deˈlightfulness, noun

Other Words From

• de·lightful·ly adverb
• de·lightful·ness noun
• unde·lightful adjective
• unde·lightful·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of delightful¹

First recorded in 1520–30; delight + -ful

Example Sentences

“It’s all Wong Kar-wai. But it did make me think about subjectivity and all the feelings that can be infused into a movie’s setting to make it so much more delightful.”

From Los Angeles Times

Larchmont/Hancock Park It pains me to give one of my favorite neighborhoods in the entire city a sub-par rank but the delightful meander that is two bustling blocks of Larchmont Boulevard isn’t enough to offset the quick transition into full residential territory just a block in either direction.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Polson was given a slice as a token of thanks for purchasing the newlyweds a "delightful" dessert service.

From BBC

Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.

From Los Angeles Times

Somehow, Slate’s relentless charm made it all not only permissible but also delightful.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alluring
• amusing
• beautiful
• captivating
• delectable
• delicious
• enchanting
• engaging
• enjoyable
• entertaining
• fascinating
• lovely
• luscious
• pleasing
• refreshing
• satisfying
• thrilling