Delightful meaning

dĭ-lītfəl
The definition of delightful is someone or something that is charming or that causes happiness and joy.

An example of something that would be described as delightful is a charming movie that you really enjoy watching.

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Greatly pleasing.
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Pleasant; pleasing, bringing satisfaction, enjoyment or pleasure.
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Giving delight; very pleasing; charming.
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Origin of delightful

Delightful Sentence Examples

  • It was a delightful surprise.

  • What a delightful boy he was!

  • Alex was a delightful companion.

  • The town is delightful; much nicer than a mythical Idaho location they'd like me to believe.

  • This was my first real experience in college life, and a delightful experience it was!

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