delightful
pronunciation
How to pronounce delightful in British English:
UK [dɪˈlaɪtfl]
How to pronounce delightful in American English:
US [dɪˈlaɪtfl]
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- Adjective:
- greatly pleasing or entertaining
Word Origin
- delightful (adj.)
- c. 1400, from delight (n.) + -ful. Related: Delightfully.
Example
- 1. Dr. bell went everywhere with us and in his own delightful way described to me the objects of greatest interest .
- 2. In this delightful book hardy green , a former editor at business week , tells the american story through these creations .
- 3. When I asked how she felt about the decision , she was very positive , commenting ' to rest is delightful ' .
- 4. In fact I am not sure why ll is single , since she is very beautiful , gracious and kind , and delightful company .
- 5. But french also has a more delightful acronym : the french equivelant of lol is mdr , which means " mort de rire , " or " dying of laughter . "