Delightful: meaning, definitions and examples

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delightful

 

[ dɪˈlaɪt.fəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of something

Greatly pleasing or entertaining; charming.

Synonyms

charming, enjoyable, lovely, pleasing

Examples of usage

  • It was a delightful surprise to see you here.
  • The garden looked delightful with all the colorful flowers.
  • The music was so delightful that everyone started dancing.
  • She has a delightful personality that everyone loves.
  • The sunset was truly delightful, painting the sky in vibrant colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "delightful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delicioso

🇮🇳 आनंददायक

🇩🇪 entzückend

🇮🇩 menyenangkan

🇺🇦 чудовий

🇵🇱 zachwycający

🇯🇵 楽しい

🇫🇷 délicieux

🇪🇸 delicioso

🇹🇷 harika

🇰🇷 즐거운

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 rozkošný

🇸🇰 rozkošný

🇨🇳 令人愉快的

🇸🇮 čudovit

🇮🇸 yndislegt

🇰🇿 тамаша

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 zövqlü

🇲🇽 delicioso

Etymology

The word 'delightful' originated from the Middle English term 'delitabel,' which came from the Old French word 'delitable' meaning 'giving pleasure.' The term has evolved over time to its current form in Modern English, retaining its essence of something that brings joy or pleasure.

See also: delight, delighted, delightfully, delightfulness, delighting.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,981 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.