delightsome

adjective

di-ˈlīt-səm How to pronounce delightsome (audio)
Definition of delightsomenext
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses any man would find it most delightsome to gaze upon her lovely face

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightsome
  1. pleasant
  2. delightful
  3. delicious
  4. sweet
  5. pleasing
  6. nice
  7. heavenly
  8. satisfying
Adjective
  • Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find The Gage Hotel, which offers a pleasant Texas experience and upscale amenities, including the high-end 12 Gage Restaurant, a barbeque restaurant, and a bar.
    Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.
    Koren Shadmi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Among the favorite menu items are the Figgy Jam Grilled Cheese, Llama Cuban, and a delicious pork barbecue sandwich called The King.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • There, the Wicked costars embraced one another for a sweet photo.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The caption layered over the sweet footage explains that Megan shares the baby with her fiancé, but that doesn't stop her ex-husband from loving him too.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.
    Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But the replicas are more than marketing made pleasing to the eye.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
  • There aren't endless options to choose from, which is nice because subscriptions like these can sometimes be a lot to manage.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Toby Keith and Kristofferson climbed that heavenly stair.
    Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The experience left Liang convinced that the movement was preying on people like his mother, who gave willingly in hopes of receiving a heavenly reward.
    Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of heavenly
Adjective
  • Lisa Sandlin’s tale offers a satisfying take on reinvention, courage, and dropping judgment.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Wagyu with uni mayo is incredibly succulent and the selection of sushi is well balanced and satisfying.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfying
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