delightful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Provoking great pleasure or enjoyment; charming.

  - "The delightful smell of freshly baked cookies filled the room."
  - "The sunset over the ocean was a truly delightful sight."
  - "She found his company delightful and engaging."

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Pronunciation

1. [dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delightful
delight , light , night , sight , height , bite

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Variants

List of all variants of delightful that leads to same result
delightful , delightfully , delightfulness , delightfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French delit, pleasure, delight, from Latin delectare, to select, delight.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'delightful' contains the letters d, l, i, g, h, t, and f, which appear in alphabetical order.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Aphrodite was often depicted as a symbol of delight and pleasure.

3. The term 'delightful' is often used to describe food that is both delicious and visually appealing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pleasurable: Related concept that describes an experience or sensation that brings enjoyment or happiness.

2. Charming: Related concept that describes something or someone that is attractive and appealing.

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Culture

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The term 'delightful' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe scenes, characters, and experiences that evoke pleasure and enjoyment. For example, in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy is described as 'delightful' when he reveals his true character to Elizabeth Bennet.

How to Memorize "delightful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful scene that brings you joy and pleasure, such as a sunset over the ocean or a garden in full bloom.
   - Visualize the word 'delightful' written out in bold letters, and remember that it means something that brings great pleasure or enjoyment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delightful' with positive experiences and emotions, such as happiness, joy, and pleasure.
   - Think of a time when you felt truly delighted, and remember the details of that experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'delightful' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Delightful is a feeling that fills me up.'

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