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de·light·ful
 delightful
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- pronunciation:
- d
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
very pleasing; causing delight.
The dancers gave a delightful performance that pleased both the audience and the critics.The new science museum is a delightful place to visit.She found him delightful and laughed at all his jokes.- synonyms:
- charming, delectable, ravishing
- antonyms:
- abominable, annoying, appalling, foul, hateful, horrible, horrid, loathsome, obnoxious, odious, rotten, terrible, wretched
- similar words:
- adorable, agreeable, amiable, darling, engaging, enjoyable, glad, glorious, joyful, joyous, lovely, nice, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, prepossessing, winning, winsome
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| related words: |
glorious, graceful, pretty, ravishing, welcome |
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| derivations: |
delightfully (adv.), delightfulness (n.) |
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