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delightful

UK //dɪˈlaɪtf(ə)l//US //dɪˈlaɪtfəl//

词源

源自中古英语 'deliteful',由 'delite'(愉悦)和 '-ful'(充满的)组成,最终源自拉丁语 'delectare'(使高兴)。

adjective

❶ 形容事物令人感到非常愉快、有趣或吸引人,通常带有一种温暖或愉悦的情感色彩。

“The garden party was a delightful experience.”

(花园派对是一次令人愉快的体验。)

“She has a delightful sense of humor.”

(她有一种令人愉悦的幽默感。)

同义词:pleasant, charming, enjoyable

常见短语

absolutely delightful — 强调某事物极其令人愉悦或美好,常用于表达强烈的赞美。

“The concert was absolutely delightful.”

(这场音乐会简直太美妙了。)