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- [dih-lahyt-fuh l]
- /dɪˈlaɪt fəl/
- /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-lahyt-fuh l]
- /dɪˈlaɪt fəl/
Definitions of delightfully word
- adjective delightfully giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing: a delightful surprise. 1
- noun delightfully In a delightful manner. 1
- adverb delightfully in a delightful way 1
- adverb delightfully very, pleasantly 1
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Origin of delightfully
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; delight + -ful
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Parts of speech for Delightfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delightfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
delightfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delightfully
adv delightfully
- handsomely — in a handsome manner; pleasingly; successfully.
- gracefully — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
- splendidly — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- magnificently — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
adverb delightfully
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- unenjoyable — giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure: a very enjoyable film.
- amusingly — pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
- attractively — In an attractive manner; with the power of attracting or drawing to.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
Antonyms for delightfully
adv delightfully
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- unhappily — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- unlucky — (of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune; ill-fated.
adverb delightfully
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
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