delightful

Adjective complement with noun phrase

• find: We headed here for lunch but found the place so delightful that we stayed the night.
• make: Jimmy Hill What makes this game so delightful is that when both teams get the ball they are attacking their opponents goal.

Infinitive complement

• watch: She is delightful to watch especially in the pas de deux.
• see: It's instructive and delightful to see how easily the underrated Priestley could do it.
• read: It is delightful to read that others can see what is happening and has happened to the BBC.
• hear: Delightful to hear such well miked instruments carving magic out of fresh air.

Modifies a noun

• cottage: Our 8 delightful farm cottages offer a relaxing holiday for all ages.
• village: A delightful unspoiled village on the southern fringe of the North York Moors National Park.
• bungalow: A delightful, cozy bungalow located in the middle of St Merryn Holiday Village.
• surroundings: The idea is simple, excellent food in delightful surroundings.
• hamlet: A delightful rural hamlet of natural stone cottages, set deep in the wooded Camel valley.
• garden: Relax in the elegant lounges or wander in the delightful gardens.

Modifying Another Word

• utterly: No knowledge of horse racing is needed to play this utterly delightful family board game.
• truly: A wondrous display of fancy dress and masks were everywhere - the colors and glorious efforts made by everyone were truly delightful.
• absolutely: Dr. C, Cheshire The hotel proved to be absolutely delightful.
• altogether: It has been altogether delightful ( well, for most of the time!
• equally: Needful Things is a delightful double-fronted shop on the main street of an equally delightful little Somerset town.
• quite: Originally more famous as a summer health spa, Brides is a quite delightful place to stay.

Used with adjective complement

• look: The place really looks delightful, and the clean-up campaign has also enhanced the setting.
• find: It brings a cool, dry season that both Thais and tourists find delightful for travel.