delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl 
dē-
: highly pleasing
a delightful surprise
enjoyed a delightful brunch
delightfulness
noun
Examples of delightful in a Sentence
It has been delightful meeting you.
That was a delightful party.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Conclusion National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18 offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in this classic sandwich, whether in its traditional form or with a modern twist like cannabis infusion.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Demonstrating the rising talent of these teenagers, these shorts encompass thought-provoking scripts, breathtaking and delightful cinematography, rich stop-motion animation, and genre-pushing meditations.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s still time to catch the delightful exhibit Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography that comes from the Fotografiska Museum New York.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightful. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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delightful
adjective
de·light·ful
di-ˈlīt-fəl
: highly pleasing : giving delight
delightfulness
noun
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