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

These eight dessert ideas capture the flavors and traditions of Thanksgiving while introducing delightful twists — like a chocolate-tahini pumpkin pie or coconut pie that’s as effortless as it is delicious.

From Salon

“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

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

In a throwback to the delightful days of John Wooden, UCLA’s practices could be tougher than some of the games.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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