adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
how
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How sweet! said the guests. How delightful they are together!
most
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Warnie, though he was by all accounts a most delightful and courteous companion, was a clear case of arrested development.
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I think the best and most delightful way to come to Newfoundland is by seaplane.
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These beauties are the most delightful trailing petunias on earth.
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All these diverse atmospheres merge together beautifully to create a most delightful and unique East Lindsey market town.
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And I'd seen a most delightful villa - do you know St-Tropez, Jean?
■ NOUN
place
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It is a truly delightful place to stay.
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No more delightful place for a bath could be imagined.
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Extensive flower gardens, an adventure playground, and cafeteria, all help to make this a delightful place to visit.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a delightful young man
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A simple salad and fresh bread can make a delightful meal.
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Their new house is delightful , very spacious and light.
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There's a delightful moment towards the end of the film, when they see each other briefly again.
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This delightful Chianti has complex black cherry and herb flavors.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But at last the setting sun warned them the delightful day was over.
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His pleasant appearance and delightful manner conceal bad motives.
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Phil sent us this delightful centrefold of star columnists Rob Beattie and Ken Kessler.
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The Country Club has only recently been expanded to incorporate even more amenities ... a delightful children's pool.
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The principle was exactly the same and, because of its delightful simplicity, it was rapidly adopted.
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They make a delightful , spontaneously spellbound audience, to whom one could show history unfolding as if with a magic lantern.
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This mediumbodied Chianti with pleasing black cherry and herb flavors would be a delightful match with grilled hamburgers.