delightful

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈlaɪtfʊl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈlaɪtfəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(di līt′fəl)

Collocations for "delightful"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "delightful" in context.

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delightful

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. was delightful to [see, have, be, hear]
  2. [what, that was] a delightful surprise!
  3. what a delightful surprise!
  4. that is delightful news (indeed)!
  5. has been a delightful [year]
  6. had a delightful [evening] (with you)
  7. a delightful (little) [house, store, town, restaurant]
  8. delightful and charming
  9. a delightful [book, movie, story] about
  10. a delightful [blend, mix, collection] of
  11. [relaxing, listening] to delightful [sounds, music]
  12. had a delightful experience (at)
  13. had a delightful [time, vacation, trip]
  14. a delightful combination of
  15. what a delightful [dress, outfit, costume]
  16. was a delightful [performance, speech, rendition]
  17. that is absolutely delightful!
  18. how delightful!
  19. has been delightful [having you over, getting to know you]
  20. [their company, the weather] was delightful
'delightful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
satisfaction - whimsical

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