Delightful

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/

Examples of delightful in a Sentence

formal The garden party was a delightful event filled with music and laughter.

informal I had a delightful time at the beach with my friends yesterday.

slang That new restaurant is absolutely delightful - you have to try it!

figurative Her performance on stage was a delightful dance of emotions.

Grammatical Forms of delightful

• past tense: delighted
• plural: delightfuls
• comparative: more delightful
• superlative: most delightful
• present tense: delights
• future tense: will delight
• perfect tense: has delighted
• continuous tense: is delighting
• singular: delightful
• positive degree: delightful
• infinitive: to delight
• gerund: delighting
• participle: delighted

Origin and Evolution of delightful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'delightful' originated from the Middle English word 'delitabel' which came from the Old French word 'delitable' meaning pleasing or giving delight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'delightful' has retained its original meaning of causing delight or pleasure, and is commonly used to describe something that is enjoyable or charming.