delightful

/dəˈlaɪt.fl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: delightfuler · delightfuller · delightfulest · delightfullest

Meaning · English

Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

Adjective

Examples

What? a higher delight to be drawn from the sight / Of fish full of life and of glee? / What a noodle you are! ’tis delightfuller far / To kill them than let them go free!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “delightful” mean?

Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.

Is “delightful” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.