Delightful: meaning, definitions and examples
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delightful
[ dɪˈlaɪt.fəl ]
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.
See also: delight, delighted, delightfully, delightfulness, delighting.