Delightful: meaning, definitions and examples

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delightful

[ dɪˈlaɪt.fəl ]

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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

Word origin

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.