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.

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Word Description / Examples
delightful

This word is often used to describe something that brings great pleasure or joy, such as an experience, a place, or a person.

  • We had a delightful evening at the concert.
  • Her delightful smile made everyone feel happy.
charming

This word is used when talking about a person or place that is pleasantly attractive or full of charm, often in a slightly quaint or old-fashioned way.

  • The village is charming with its cobblestone streets and old houses.
  • He was a charming host who made everyone feel welcome.
pleasing

This word is used to describe something that satisfies or gives pleasure, often in a visual or sensory way.

  • The painting is very pleasing to the eye.
  • The dessert had a pleasing texture and flavor.
enjoyable

This word is typically used to describe an experience or activity that gives pleasure or satisfaction.

  • The movie was very enjoyable.
  • We had an enjoyable day at the beach.
lovely

This word can describe someone or something that is very attractive or pleasant, often used in a more personal or affectionate context.

  • She received a lovely bouquet of flowers.
  • We spent a lovely afternoon together.

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.