Delightfully

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/

Definitions of delightfully

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how an action is done or to what extent

Example Sentences

A1 The children were delightfully surprised by the magician's tricks.

A2 The garden was delightfully fragrant with the scent of blooming flowers.

B1 The movie was delightfully entertaining, keeping the audience engaged throughout.

B2 The restaurant served a delightfully flavorful dish that left us wanting more.

C1 The symphony orchestra played delightfully, showcasing their exceptional talent.

C2 The novel was delightfully written, weaving a complex and engaging story.

Examples of delightfully in a Sentence

formal The garden was delightfully arranged with a variety of colorful flowers.

informal I had a delightfully fun time at the amusement park with my friends.

slang The new cafe in town is delightfully lit, we should check it out.

figurative Her smile was like a delightfully warm ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of delightfully

• past tense: delightfully
• plural: delightfullys
• comparative: more delightfully
• superlative: most delightfully
• present tense: delightfully
• future tense: will delightfully
• perfect tense: has delightfully
• continuous tense: is delightfully
• singular: delightfully
• positive degree: delightful
• infinitive: to delightfully
• gerund: delightfully
• participle: delightfully

Origin and Evolution of delightfully

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'delightfully' originated from the Middle English word 'delitfuli' which was derived from the Old French word 'delit' meaning pleasure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'delightfully' has retained its meaning of something that brings great pleasure or enjoyment, but its usage has become more refined and commonly used in modern English to describe something that is extremely pleasing or charming.