Antonyms for de lightful
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : dih-lahyt-fuhl |
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlaɪt fəl |
- abnormal
- abstemious
- abusive
- accepting
- acid
- agitated
- aloof
- annoying
- atrocious
- awful
- awkward
- bad
- bitter
- bland
- boring
- bothersome
- cacophonous
- callous
- chaste
- clumsy
- coarse
- cold
- contemptible
- cool
- crabby
- crude
- cursed
- dark
- demonic
- depressed
- depressing
- despicable
- despised
- destitute
- detestable
- devilish
- disadvantaged
- disagreeable
- disappointing
- discontented
- discordant
- disenchanting
- disgraceful
- disgusting
- dismal
- disordered
- displeasing
- displeasng
- dissatisfied
- distasteful
- disturbing
- drab
- dramatic
- dreary
- dry
- dull
- earthly
- easy
- extra
- extraordinary
- extreme
- familiar
- firm
- flat
- frightening
- gloomy
- grave
- grim
- grotesque
- hard
- harsh
- hateable
- hated
- hateful
- healthful
- healthy
- heavy
- heavy-hearted
- heedless
- hellish
- hideous
- homely
- hopeless
- horrible
- hostile
- hurtful
- ill-suited
- imprecise
- inadequate
- incompatible
- incongruous
- indelicate
- indiscriminating
- inelegant
- infamous
- inferior
- insensitive
- insignificant
- insufficient
- intolerable
- irritable
- irritating
- laborious
- least
- loud
- low-class
- lowly
- malodorous
- mean
- mental
- minor
- miserable
- nasty
- nauseating
- needy
- neglected
- nonessential
- normal
- noxious
- obscure
- offensive
- ordinary
- paltry
- pitiable
- plain
- poor
- putrid
- quarrelsome
- repellent
- repugnant
- repulsing
- repulsive
- robust
- rough
- rude
- sad
- salty
- second-rate
- secondary
- serious
- severe
- shameful
- sickening
- small
- sorrowful
- sour
- stale
- stinking
- stinky
- strict
- strong
- stupid
- surly
- tasteless
- terrifying
- testy
- thankless
- tiring
- tough
- tragic
- troubled
- troublesome
- troubling
- typical
- ugly
- unacceptable
- unaffecting
- unamusing
- unappealing
- unappetizing
- unappreciative
- unattractive
- unaware
- uncareful
- uncomfortable
- uncongenial
- uncouth
- uncritical
- underdeveloped
- undesirable
- undignified
- unendearing
- unenjoyable
- unexciting
- unfeeling
- unfriendly
- unfunny
- ungracious
- ungrateful
- unhappy
- unimportant
- unimpressive
- unintelligent
- uninteresting
- uninviting
- unkind
- unknown
- unlikable
- unlikeable
- unlovely
- unmannerly
- unpleasant
- unreasonable
- unrefined
- unremarkable
- unrespectable
- unsatisfactory
- unsatisfying
- unsavory
- unscrupulous
- unsightly
- unsociable
- unsophisticated
- unstimulating
- unsuccessful
- unsuitable
- unsuited
- unsympathetic
- untasty
- unusual
- unwelcome
- unwilling
- upset
- upsetting
- usual
- violent
- worried
- worrisome
- worst
- wretched
Definition of de lightful
Origin :- c.1400, from delight (n.) + -ful. Related: Delightfully.
- As in interesting : adj appealing, entertaining
- As in inviting : adj alluring, captivating
- As in jolly : adj laughing, joyful
- As in jovial : adj happy
- As in lovable : adj very likable; endearing
- As in lovely : adj beautiful, charming; agreeable
- As in nice : adj likable, agreeable
- As in palatable : adj delicious, agreeable
- As in pleasant : adj acceptable; friendly
- As in pleasing/pleasurable : adj welcome, nice
- As in pretty : adj attractive
- As in satisfying : adj fulfilling
- As in scrumptious : adj delicious
- As in sensual : adj physical, erotic
- As in acceptable : adj satisfactory, agreeable
- As in sweet : adj friendly, kind
- As in beautiful : adj physically attractive
- As in toothsome : adj delicious
- As in voluptuous : adj given to sensual pleasure; pleasurable to the senses
- As in welcome : adj gladly received
- As in winning/winsome : adj attractive, charming
- As in winsome : adj charming
- As in yummy : adj delicious
- As in beatific : adj blissful
- As in gratifying : adj satisfying
- As in pleasing : adj nice
- As in rapturous : adj ecstatic
- As in capital : adj superior
- As in entrancing : adj pleasing
- As in charming : adj captivating
- As in good-tempered : adj amiable
- As in goodish : adj acceptable
- As in OK : adj acceptable
- As in paradisaic : adj heavenly
- As in paradisaical : adj heavenly
- As in paradisal : adj heavenly
- As in paradisiac : adj heavenly
- As in paradisiacal : adj heavenly
- As in pulchritudinous : adj beautiful
- As in sightly : adj beautiful
- As in splendorous : adj glorious
- As in unobjectionable : adj acceptable
- As in comfortable : adj good feeling
- As in congenial : adj friendly, compatible
- As in adorable : adj cute, lovable
- As in cute : adj perky, attractive
- As in dainty : adj delicate, fragile, fine
- As in delectable : adj delicious, enjoyable
- As in delicate : adj dainty, weak
- As in delicious : adj pleasing, especially to the taste
- As in delightful : adj pleasant, charming
- As in agreeable : adj pleasing
- As in enjoyable : adj pleasing; to one's liking
- As in entertaining : adj amusing, pleasing
- As in fascinating : adj interesting, spellbinding
- As in amiable : adj friendly, agreeable
- As in amusing : adj entertaining, funny
- As in fragrant : adj smelling pleasant
- As in glorious : adj adored, idiolized; divine
- As in golden : adj beautiful, advantageous
- As in gorgeous : adj beautiful, magnificent
- As in grateful : adj pleasing, nice
- As in heavenly : adj very pleasant
- As in homey : adj comfortable
- Old Towser set up a bark and ran down the walk, and then changed his note to de lightful yelps of recognition.
- Extract from : « Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) » by John McElroy
Synonyms for de lightful
- A-OK
- absorbing
- acceptable
- accepted
- adapted
- adequate
- admirable
- admissible
- adorable
- aerial
- affable
- affecting
- affectionate
- agreeable
- airy
- all right
- alluring
- ambrosial
- amiable
- amicable
- amical
- amusing
- angelic
- animal
- animalistic
- animated
- aperitive
- appealing
- appetizing
- appreciated
- appropriate
- approved
- aromal
- aromatic
- arousing
- arresting
- at rest
- attractive
- august
- auspicious
- average
- balmy
- bantering
- be a ball
- beatific
- beaut
- beauteous
- beautiful
- becoming
- beguiling
- beloved
- benign
- best
- bewitching
- big
- bland
- blessed
- blissful
- blithe
- blithesome
- bodily
- boffo
- bonny
- boss
- bouncy
- breakable
- breezy
- bright
- brilliant
- buddy-buddy
- buoyant
- camp
- campy
- captivating
- cared for
- carefree
- carnal
- celebrated
- celestial
- centerfold
- chaffing
- champion
- charismatic
- charming
- cheerful
- cheering
- cheery
- cher
- cherished
- cherubic
- chipper
- chirpy
- choice
- civil
- civilized
- classy
- clear sailing
- clever
- clubby
- colorful
- comely
- comforting
- comfy
- comical
- commendable
- common
- companionable
- compatible
- compelling
- complacent
- complaisant
- congenial
- congruous
- considerate
- consistent
- consoling
- consonant
- contented
- contenting
- convenient
- conversable
- convivial
- cooking with gas
- cool
- cooperative
- copacetic
- cordial
- courteous
- cozy
- crack
- cuddly
- curious
- cut up
- cute
- daffy
- dainty
- dandy
- darling
- dazzling
- dear
- dearest
- debauched
- decent
- decorous
- delectable
- delicate
- delicious
- delighted
- delightful
- delish
- deluxe
- desirable
- desired
- diaphanous
- diplomatic
- disarming
- dishy
- distinctive
- distinguished
- diverting
- divine
- dizzy
- downright neighborly
- dream
- dreamboat
- dreamy
- droll
- drop-dead
- ducky
- dulcet
- easy
- easy on the eyes
- effulgent
- elated
- electrifying
- elegant
- elevated
- eminent
- empyrean
- enamoring
- enchanted
- enchanting
- encouraging
- endearing
- engaging
- engrossing
- enjoyable
- enjoying
- enraptured
- entertaining
- enthralling
- enticing
- entrancing
- epicurean
- erotic
- esteemed
- ethereal
- euphoric
- exalted
- excellent
- exceptional
- exciting
- exotic
- exquisite
- extraterrestrial
- eye-catching
- eyeful
- facetious
- faint
- fair
- fairish
- famed
- familiar
- famous
- fascinating
- favorable
- feeble
- festal
- festive
- fetching
- filmy
- fine
- fine and dandy
- fine-grained
- finespun
- first
- first-class
- first-rate
- fit
- fit for a king
- fit for king
- five-star
- flamboyant
- flavorful
- flavorsome
- fleshly
- flimsy
- flourishing
- fly
- folksy
- for grins
- foxy
- fracturable
- fragile
- frail
- frangible
- friendly
- frolicsome
- fun
- funny
- gas
- gaudy
- gauzy
- gay
- generous
- genial
- gentle
- glad
- gladdening
- gladsome
- glamorous
- gleeful
- glittering
- glorious
- godlike
- good
- good-humored
- good-looking
- good-natured
- good-tasting
- goodish
- gorgeous
- gossamery
- graceful
- gracious
- grand
- grateful
- gratified
- gratifying
- great
- gripping
- groovy
- gut-busting
- hairline
- hale
- handsome
- happy
- harmonious
- healthy
- hearty
- heavenly
- heavy
- hedonic
- hedonist
- hedonistic
- helpful
- hep
- heroic
- hilarious
- hip
- hitting the spot
- holy
- home cooking
- home-cooking
- homey
- honored
- hot
- humorous
- hunky-dory
- ideal
- illustrious
- immortal
- imposing
- impressive
- in the swim
- indulgent
- ineffable
- infatuating
- ingratiating
- inspiring
- interesting
- intimate
- intriguing
- invited
- inviting
- irresistible
- jocose
- jocular
- jocund
- jokey
- jolly
- jollying
- joshing
- jovial
- joyful
- joyous
- jubilant
- juicy
- just for grins
- just for kicks
- just for laughs
- just for the heck of it
- kind
- kindly
- kindred
- knockout
- kosher
- lacy
- large
- larking
- lascivious
- laughable
- lavish
- lecherous
- lenient
- lewd
- libidinous
- licentious
- light
- lighthearted
- likable
- like-minded
- lively
- looker
- loony
- loose
- loose-fitting
- lots of laughs
- lovable
- lovely
- lovesome
- loving
- lubricious
- lulu
- luscious
- lush
- lustful
- luxuriant
- luxurious
- made well
- magnetic
- magnetizing
- magnificent
- majestic
- marvelous
- mellow
- memorable
- merry
- mild
- mild-mannered
- mirthful
- moderate
- mouthwatering
- moving
- mushy
- musical
- muted
- neat
- nectarous
- nice
- nifty
- noble
- notable
- noted
- nutty
- obliging
- odoriferous
- odorous
- off-the-wall
- okay
- on the ball
- on the beam
- open
- opportune
- opulent
- orphic
- ostentatious
- out of this world
- palatable
- pale
- palsy-walsy
- paradisaic
- paradisaical
- paradisal
- paradisiac
- paradisiacal
- passable
- pastel
- patient
- peach
- peachy
- peachy keen
- perfumed
- perfumy
- persuasive
- pet
- petite
- picture
- piquant
- plain
- playful
- pleasant
- pleased
- pleasing
- pleasurable
- pleasureful
- plush
- poignant
- polite
- precious
- preeminent
- preferable
- prepossessing
- pretty
- priceless
- prime
- princely
- promising
- propitious
- prosperous
- protected
- proud
- provocative
- pulchritudinous
- pussycat
- radiant
- rapturous
- rare
- ravishing
- readable
- ready
- reasonable
- recherché
- recreative
- redolent
- refined
- refreshing
- regular fellow
- rejuvenating
- relaxed
- relaxing
- relieved
- relishable
- relishing
- remarkable
- renewing
- renowned
- respectable
- resplendent
- responsive
- rested
- restful
- restorative
- restored
- restoring
- rewarding
- rich
- right
- right neighborly
- right on
- righteous
- riot
- riveting
- rosy
- rough
- rousing
- saccharine
- salacious
- sapid
- saporific
- saporous
- satiating
- satisfactory
- satisfying
- savory
- scream
- screaming
- scrumptious
- seducing
- seductive
- seemly
- select
- self-indulgent
- sensuous
- seraphic
- serene
- sexual
- sexy
- shapely
- sharpened
- shatterable
- shattery
- sheltered
- shining
- showy
- side-splitting
- sidesplitting
- sightly
- simpatico
- simple
- siren
- slight
- snug
- snug as a bug in a rug
- sociable
- social
- soft
- solacing
- soothed
- spicy
- spiffy
- splendid
- splendiferous
- sportive
- sprightly
- standard
- statuesque
- steamy
- stimulating
- stirring
- strengthened
- striking
- stunning
- suave
- subdued
- sublime
- subtle
- successful
- succulent
- sufficient
- sugar-coated
- suitable
- sumptuous
- super
- superb
- superhuman
- superior
- supernal
- supernatural
- suspicious
- sweet
- sweet-scented
- sweet-smelling
- sweet-tempered
- sweetened
- swell
- sybaritic
- symmetrical
- sympathetic
- tactile
- taking
- tantalizing
- tasteful
- tasty
- tempting
- tender
- thin
- thought-provoking
- thoughtful
- thrilling
- tight
- time-honored
- titillating
- to one's liking
- to one's taste
- tolerable
- too funny for words
- toothsome
- toothy
- top
- top-notch
- treasured
- trendy
- trim
- triumphant
- unchaste
- unexceptional
- unobjectionable
- unpresumptuous
- unselfish
- unspiritual
- untroubled
- unusual
- up to code
- up to snuff
- urbane
- useful
- valuable
- venerable
- voluptuous
- wanted
- wanton
- warm
- warmhearted
- welcome
- welcoming
- well-formed
- well-known
- well-made
- well-mannered
- well-off
- well-prepared
- well-seasoned
- well-suited
- winning
- winsome
- witty
- wonderful
- world-class
- X-rated
- yummy
- zippy
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