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.