delightfully

In enchanting fashion

Delightfully means in a way that gives delight or pleasure.

It typically modifies adjectives to intensify positive qualities: delightfully crisp autumn air, a delightfully weird movie.

The word can carry a note of pleasant surprise—something unexpectedly charming or enjoyable: The film was delightfully absurd.

surprising

unexpectedly

Without prior indication

remarkably · unusually · uncommonly · strikingly · astonishingly · incredibly · amazingly · extraordinarily · curiously · intriguingly

charm

enchantingly

In a captivating manner

fascinatingly · bewitchingly · winningly · engagingly · appealingly · enticingly · irresistibly · disarmingly · fetchingly · endearingly

cheerful

merrily

In joyous fashion

lightheartedly · buoyantly · gleefully · blithely · jovially · jauntily · vivaciously · spiritedly · effervescently · perkily

pleasurable

blissfully

With serene delight

sublimely · heavenly · wonderfully · gloriously · divinely · marvelously · splendidly · luxuriously · sensuously · indulgently

playful

whimsically

In capricious, playful manner

wittily · cleverly · amusingly · entertainingly · humorously · comically · quirkily · fancifully · lightheartedly · teasingly

Opposites
manner of pleasantness

delightfullyunpleasantly

In an offensive manner

disagreeably · disgustingly · horribly · dreadfully · awfully

Family

delightful, delightfulness

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G