Delightfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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delightfulness
[ dษชหlaษชtf(ส)lnษs ]
feeling of joy
The state or quality of being delightful; great pleasure; joy.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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joy |
Describes a feeling of great pleasure and happiness, often more intense and emotional and may be related to specific moments or events.
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pleasure |
Often refers to a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction, can be used for both simple and complex forms of enjoyment.
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happiness |
A general term used to describe a state of contentment or well-being, typically over a longer period.
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Examples of usage
- The delightfulness of the children's laughter filled the room.
- Her eyes sparkled with delightfulness.
charming quality
The quality of being charming or attractive.
Synonyms
appeal, attractiveness, charm.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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delightfulness |
Used to describe a quality or state of being delightful, pleasant, or full of joy. Often pertains to experiences, atmospheres, or personality traits.
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charm |
Emphasizes a pleasing or enchanting quality, often related to personality or ambiance. Can sometimes imply a subtle or magical quality.
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attractiveness |
Focuses on the quality of being attractive, often related to physical appearance, but can also apply to other appealing qualities.
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appeal |
Refers to something that is attractive or interesting, often used in marketing, aesthetics, or to describe broad attractiveness.
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Examples of usage
- The garden had a certain delightfulness about it.
- Her smile added to the overall delightfulness of the evening.
Translations
Translations of the word "delightfulness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deleite
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Entzรผckung
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesenangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะพะฟะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rozkosz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใณ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlice
๐ช๐ธ deleite
๐น๐ท zevk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ potฤลกenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ poteลกenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฟซ
๐ธ๐ฎ uลพitek
๐ฎ๐ธ รกnรฆgja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะฐะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zรถvq
๐ฒ๐ฝ deleite
Etymology
The word 'delightfulness' is a combination of 'delightful' and the suffix '-ness'. 'Delightful' comes from the Middle English 'delitabel', which originated from the Old French 'delitable'. The suffix '-ness' is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or quality. Overall, 'delightfulness' embodies the concept of joy, charm, and attractiveness.
See also: delight, delighted, delightful, delightfully, delighting.