# delightful

/dɪˈɫaɪtfəɫ/ (US) · /dɪlˈaɪtfəl/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/delightful
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable. You use it to describe something that makes you feel happy and satisfied.

For teachers: providing great pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment. Often used to describe sensory experiences, social interactions, or aesthetic qualities.

## Examples

- We had a delightful evening at the new restaurant.
- The garden was filled with delightful flowers that filled the air with a sweet, fresh scent.
- The performance was a delightful blend of classical technique and modern innovation, leaving the audience thoroughly charmed by the end of the first act.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun or as a predicative adjective after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.

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