delightful

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /dəˈlaɪt.fl̩/ See IPA manual

Freq #6348

Meanings

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adj
Very pleasant and enjoyable.

We had a delightful evening at the restaurant.

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Synonyms

1 adj · very pleasant and enjoyable. delicious delectable

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Phrases (1)

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delightful surprise
an unexpected event or discovery that gives pleasure

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle English deliteful, delitfull, equivalent to delight + -ful.

deliteful Middle English

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