delightful
beginnerA2/dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ · de-light-ful
causing great pleasure or joy; very pleasing.
Meanings
causing great pleasure or joy; very pleasing.
بہت خوشی یا مسرت پیدا کرنے والا؛ بہت خوشگوار.
خوشگوار
khushgwaar
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Common Collocations
- delightful experience
- delightful day
- delightful surprise
Example Sentences
The garden was a delightful sight in spring.
باغ بہار میں خوشگوار منظر تھا۔
Bagh bahar mein khushgwaar manzar tha.
She found the book to be a delightful read.
اس نے کتاب کو پڑھنے میں خوشگوار پایا۔
Us ne kitaab ko parhnay mein khushgwaar paaya.
They had a delightful time at the picnic.
انہوں نے پکنک پر خوشگوار وقت گزارا۔
Unhon ne picnic par khushgwaar waqt guzara.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'delight' as something that brings joy, and add 'ful' for an adjective that describes that feeling.
Imagine a beautiful garden filled with blooming flowers, representing joy and delight.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشی کا پیغام لے کر آتا ہے، ہر لے جو خوشگوار ہے۔
Khushi ka paighaam le kar aata hai, har le jo khushgwaar hai.
Brings a message of joy, every melody that is delightful.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں خوشی ہے، وہاں زندگی ہے۔
Jahan khushi hai, wahan zindagi hai.
Where there is joy, there is life.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "delit" — pleasure, joy
First known use: 15th century
The term 'delightful' evolved from the Old French word 'delit,' which signifies a state of pleasure or enjoyment. Over time, it was adopted into Middle English, solidifying its current form.