Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Delightful /dĭl-īt'-fəl/ · De·light·ful · IPA /dəˈlaɪt.fl̩/ 01 a. Highly pleasing; affording great pleasure and satisfaction. 1. Highly pleasing; affording great pleasure and satisfaction. Syn. Delicious; charming. See Delicious.