1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delightful rendition of our favorite song
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2
as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
we had a delightful time at the party
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Recent Examples of delightful
Head coach Dave Canales answered to the Panthers’ imperfect and confusingly delightful day on Sunday in his postgame press conference.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Debra Palmer does finally materialize this week, thank goodness, embodied by the ever-delightful Melanie Lynskey, who has always seemed like an inevitable Matlock guest star.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Madhappy is a delightful collab that feels both timeless and undeniably of the current moment.
—Will Porter, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Grant is wickedly delightful, rightfully becoming one of the rare actors in a horror movie to gain awards traction, receiving nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightful
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
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His performance as president has been altogether different, and far less amusing.—
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His performance as president has been altogether different, and far less amusing.—
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
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To tie it all together, throw in a fun statement bag to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral outfit.—
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North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.—
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To make these journeys manageable and enjoyable, visitors must rely on local travel platforms which understand (and solve) the logistical challenges.—
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
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The suede upper is also a nice departure from classic leather on other styles.—
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Monogramming linens and towels is always a nice touch.—
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In October 2024, Wasdin celebrated Ashmore's 45th birthday with a sweet post on Instagram.—
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The Pats trusted their tight ends to handle Dolphins edge defenders on several occasions, and Henry did the job; not to mention his team-high five catches and sweet one-handed grab in the second quarter.—
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Whatever the case, pamper yourself in a pleasing way.—
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Janet Jones, Fort Lauderdale Focus on good design Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Center Garage, built with purpose, is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing parking garage anywhere.—
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“Delightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightful. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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