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Delightful: meaning and example

adjective · In the sense illustrated below

Giving considerable pleasure or enjoyment.

Example sentence

“It was a delightful afternoon by the river.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

Putting it into words

In a compliment

“Your delightful sense of humor made everyone feel welcome.”

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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