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Delightful
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dihlytful
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Simple meaning
What does Delightful mean?
Delightful means very pleasant or enjoyable.
Dictionary definition
Very pleasant, enjoyable, or charming.
Example sentences
Delightful in a sentence
easy
The picnic was a delightful surprise.
medium
The book had delightful characters and funny scenes.
hard
A delightful detail can make a story feel warm and memorable.
Synonyms
Words like Delightful
Antonyms
Opposite words
unpleasantUse for something not enjoyable.
drearyUse for something dull, gloomy, or cheerless.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does delightful mean?
Delightful means very pleasant, enjoyable, or charming.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses delightful correctly?
This sentence uses delightful to mean pleasant and enjoyable.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of delightful?
Unpleasant means not enjoyable, which is the opposite of delightful.
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