as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses any man would find it most delightsome to gaze upon her lovely face

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightsome
Adjective
  • Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.
    The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.
    Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Over the years the parade has grown from watching the show in one’s carriage to a fantastical showing of DIY (do-it-yourself) towering bonnets, hats, baskets and delightful spring fashion — wearers introducing an enchanting array of spring fashion colors to shed the feeling of the long winter days.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Sarah Howlett, a mom of tween twins in Boulder, Colorado Lies that End Up Bringing Lasting Joy Finally, sometimes lies end up being enriching and unexpectedly sweet.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Kelly Clarkson Home Sara Sideboard Looking for a sleek storage solution that’s aesthetically pleasing and serves its purpose?
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a place downtown called Soul Classics that’s really nice, like street-wear stuff.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • After spending the last two seasons together at the University of Minnesota, it’s been nice having each other to lean on — and to geek out with.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.
    Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Have a satisfying dinner: Include fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full longer and reduce cravings later.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The videos are super satisfying and have led to The Pink Stuff becoming one of Amazon’s best-selling cleaning products.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Delightsome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delightsome. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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