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delightfully

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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."

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In plain EnglishIn a charming or thoroughly pleasant way.

Common pairings
delightfully simple delightfully quirky delightfully unexpected
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Word forms

Comparative
more delightfully
Superlative
most delightfully
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Frequently asked questions

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.