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Meanings of
delightful
in English
Possessing charm and attractiveness.
kind
nice
sweet
pleasant
lovely
charming
engaging
dashing
Greatly pleasing or entertaining.
delicious
Related terms
pleasing
Usage of
delightful
in English
1
The day was
delightful
;
the thermometer registered only 76° in the shade.
2
His
delightful
images present every dial, button and screen in exquisite detail.
3
She had found her niche in the college; her work was
delightful
.
4
The Winchester boys turn into the most
delightful
chaps in the world.
5
Others, moving in
delightful
attitudes, went in the company of the deities.
6
The spring of the opening movement had a
delightful
,
easy, outdoor energy.
7
Carried out in
delightful
weather, the launch was an entirely successful operation.
8
It's
delightful
and astonishing in equal parts, often at the same time.
9
I thank you again for another wonderful meal and a
delightful
evening.
10
Her management of Lady Malfry in particular had been a
delightful
thing.
11
He expends it principally in beautifying his
delightful
summer residence in Mackerelville.
12
The doctor in the meanwhile sat in a sort of
delightful
trance.
13
Then would my task be light, and my burden easy and
delightful
.
14
The flavor is so very
delightful
and especially good with vanilla gelato.
15
These warm months are
delightful
in the country by the water side.
16
These were always to her the most
delightful
playthings in the world.
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delightful
Adjective
Frequent collocations
most delightful
so delightful
very delightful
delightful place
perfectly delightful
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Delightful
through the time
Delightful
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
South Africa
Less common
Ireland
Less common
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