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delightfully

Delightfully (adverb) means In a way that is very pleasing or enjoyable. Example: “The garden was delightfully quiet in the early morning.”

adverb
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In a way that is very pleasing or enjoyable.
"The garden was delightfully quiet in the early morning."

How to use delightfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a charming or thoroughly pleasant way.

Common pairings
delightfully simple delightfully quirky delightfully unexpected

Word forms

more delightfully comparative, most delightfully superlative

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What does “delightfully” mean?

The word “delightfully” means in a way that is very pleasing or enjoyable. In plain terms, in a charming or thoroughly pleasant way.

How do you use “delightfully” in a sentence?

Here is “delightfully” used in a sentence: “The garden was delightfully quiet in the early morning.”

What part of speech is “delightfully”?

“Delightfully” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of delightfully?

"delightfully" (adverb) means in a way that is very pleasing or enjoyable.

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