delightful

adjective
UK: /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/
US: /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/

  1. Very pleasing; causing great pleasure or enjoyment.

    1. The flowers are a delightful surprise. [ ] [ ]
    2. We spent a delightful afternoon by the sea, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. [ ] [ ]

  2. Extremely charming or attractive.

    1. She is a delightful person. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small town had a delightful atmosphere, making us want to stay longer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pleasant charming lovely agreeable
delightful adverb

  1. In a manner that is highly pleasing or enjoyable.

    1. She sang delightfully. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children played delightfully in the park, their laughter echoing through the trees. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delightful" in English means: Very pleasing; causing great pleasure or enjoyment., Extremely charming or attractive..

The phonetic transcription of "delightful" is /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ in British English and /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delightful": pleasant, charming, lovely, agreeable.

Example usage of "delightful": "The flowers are a delightful surprise.". More examples on the page.