1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
Writer-director James Gunn puts Krypto front and center in his delightful new take on Superman, which opens with the hero (David Corenswet) crashing down in the Antarctic after losing a fight for the first time, then getting battered some more by his trusty pooch before being dragged home for help.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2025
Perhaps the most delightful feature of the fêtes was the fact that the guests themselves were a component part of them.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Billionaire Bacon is a delightful co-pilot for French toast, pancakes, and waffles.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2025
Perhaps the most delightful feature of the fêtes was the fact that the guests themselves were a component part of them.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Billionaire Bacon is a delightful co-pilot for French toast, pancakes, and waffles.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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For two-thirds of the day, as the peloton rolled through Brittany, the majority of soundbites ranged from frivolous to downright amusing.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The scene was more amusing than threatening — onlookers whipped out cell phone cameras to document the sight of horses traversing the grounds.—
Jim Newton,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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From fun bikinis and breezy sundresses to wide-leg pants and cute tops for up to 65 percent off, these picks from Amazon, Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, and Abercrombie all come in at under $50.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Snapping photos and posting them on social media is a fun way to share a travel adventure.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The reality star also shared the baby’s sweet name: Teddi.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Some users may want a smoother bokeh effect with a wider aperture, but the f/2 aperture on this lens produces a pleasing bokeh effect that isolates subjects.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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There’s plenty pleasing the eye at the elegant restaurant adorned with shiny chandeliers, red velvet booths, a bountiful display of red roses, a red piano atop the bar, and art deco-inspired pieces on the walls.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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For a successful and satisfying harvest, Worley recommends planting a mix of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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