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delightful

/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
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Anything delightful causes pleasure or joy. For most people, watching a puppy play is delightful.

Delight is a strong positive emotion. We feel delight when something entertains or pleases us very much. Such things can be called delightful. After weeks of cold weather, a sunny day is delightful. Making a new friend is delightful. Going to see an exciting or hilarious movie is delightful. A good cup of coffee can be delightful. This word can apply to almost anything you enjoy a lot. People who find lots of things delightful are generally pretty happy.

Definitions of delightful
  1. adjective
    greatly pleasing or entertaining
    “a delightful surprise”
    “the comedy was delightful
    synonyms: delicious
    pleasing
    giving pleasure and satisfaction
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/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
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/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
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