Delightful/dɪˈlaɪtfl/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion Used to describe something that makes you feel very happy, almost like a child. The puppet show was delightful; it reminded me of my childhood. Pro Tip 2/3Sensory Enjoyment Often relates to things that appeal to the senses, like taste, sight, or sound. The garden looked delightful in the spring sunshine. Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Joy Can suggest a pleasant surprise or something better than expected. Finding the old photo album was a delightful discovery.