delightful - use in sentences

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.

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