How to Use delightful in a Sentence

delightful

adjective
  • It has been delightful meeting you.
  • That was a delightful party.
  • Any one of the eight suites make for a delightful stay.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Not all have been so delightful.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • That is one of the delightful things about being in this show.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
  • That is delightful over ice cream or cheesecake or to dip fruit in.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2022
  • Joy is a delightful choice for a first or middle name.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Visit her soon and let this delightful girl steal your heart.
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Or maybe a delightful scavenger hunt for kids to find a pot of gold?
    — Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Keep reading for a delightful mix of the past and present.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The popping pearls added a bit of fun to this delightful dessert in a cup.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Can’t make it to the islands for these delightful bites?
    — Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • While the noodles didn’t stand out to me, the shrimp tacos were delightful.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • As a bonus, these wreaths and mushrooms make delightful take-home gifts.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The mushroom toast is a delightful umami punch to the face.
    — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Then there’s a dress that mixes gingham and plaid in the most delightful way.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 May 2021
  • Sour cream adds a delightful tang to the sweet-as-candy berry filling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • That’s capped off with the gold trim colour and white shorts, all of which combines to make a delightful kit.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • Noir crime stories don’t come more delightful.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • None of this was supposed to happen, which makes the scene all over town more delightful.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2022
  • Here, art and nature collide here in the most delightful way.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Pit, peel, and prepare three large peaches as the stars of this dense and delightful cake.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • There's a scene where Stallone gets to act high as a kite, which is just delightful.
    — Leah Greenblatt and Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 Nov. 2022
  • There’s nothing more delightful than being on that set with my friends, best place in the world.
    — Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Passive income has to be one of the most delightful ways to make money.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 7 July 2021
  • This delightful herb-forward hummus stays fresh in the fridge up to 3 days.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Well, isn't this costume just delightful?
    — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Getting in and out is a little awkward, but the car is delightful to drive.
    — A.j. Baime, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2020
  • The list of delightful shearling handbags to invest in this year goes on and on.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Photo Spheres were a delightful way to step back into a space and time.
    — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2023

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