delightful

/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
adjectiveIntermediate pleasing and charming
informal

Giving great pleasure and satisfaction; charming and enjoyable.

She had a delightful time at the concert.

She enjoyed herself very much at the concert.

The children found the story delightful and asked for more.

The children loved the story and wanted to hear more.

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Often used to describe experiences, places, or people that bring joy and pleasure.

Collocations

delightful surprisean unexpected and pleasant experiencedelightful companypleasant and enjoyable people to be withdelightful meala very enjoyable and tasty meal

Related Phrases

take delight inphrase
to enjoy something very much
delight inphrase
to find great pleasure in something

💡Pro Tip

Positive Connotation

The word 'delightful' is always positive and used to describe things that bring happiness or pleasure.

Gold Rule

Use in Descriptions

'Delightful' is often used to describe experiences, places, or people in a positive light.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'deliten' (to please) + '-ful' (full of), from Old French 'delitier' (to delight).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe experiences, places, or people that bring happiness and enjoyment. Often used in positive and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

delight
great pleasure or happiness
root
+
-ful
full of
suffix
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