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delightful
adjective de·light·ful \di-ˈlīt-fəl, dē-\
: very pleasant : giving or causing delight
Full Definition of DELIGHTFUL
: highly pleasing <a delightful surprise>
— de·light·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— de·light·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of DELIGHTFUL
circa 1530
Related to DELIGHTFUL
- Synonyms
- agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, pleasant, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
- Antonyms
- disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
Rhymes with DELIGHTFUL
DELIGHTFUL Defined for Kids
delightful
adjective de·light·ful \di-ˈlīt-fəl\
Definition of DELIGHTFUL for Kids
: giving delight : very pleasing
— de·light·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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