delightful

de-light-ful · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Causing great pleasure and enjoyment; charming.

  2. 2.

    (of a person) Very pleasant and enjoyable to be with.

Related words

Antonyms: awful, disagreeable, dreadful, unpleasant
See also: charming, delight, delighted, lovely
Synonyms: charming, enchanting, lovely, pleasant, wonderful

Etymology

Formed from delight + -ful (full of). The word delight comes from Old French delitier, from Latin delectare meaning "to charm, please." Used in English since the 16th century.