delectably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectably
Adverb
  • This deliciously easy cream cheese frosting comes together in minutes and will add that signature sweet, tangy flavor to your favorite carrot cake recipe, pumpkin bread, or brownies.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Fortunately, the Bay Area still has dozens of neighborhoods where the streets are safe, the candy is plentiful and the Halloween decorations are immersive and deliciously over-the-top.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Wash after wash, the sheets become delightfully softer in a cozy, lived-in way.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The seating options are delightfully varied — from comfy couches to high-back chairs.
    Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Past outages on this scale have been caused by a wide variety of errors, including faulty updates, the accidental injection of bad code, or a change to third-party software that doesn’t play nicely with a service.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Berg gets a good night’s sleep because of its Goldilocks blend of breathable comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and cooling gel memory foam that is ideal for hot sleepers.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The audience also erupted each time Leonard scored; the Aztecs great finished with a team-high 18 points.
    Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Full-bodied varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Zinfandel work great here, gently heated with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise along with a touch of brandy or Cointreau and a bit of honey, agave, or maple syrup.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
    Emily Temple September 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
  • While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Soft, rounded tannins are joined by flavors of blackberry, black plum, finely ground cinnamon, and red raspberry.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Autumn Springs is populated by finely wrought individuals, led by the indomitable Rose and her roguish friend Miller.
    Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • There are some, and (there) should be increased, opportunities for therapeutic intervention for parents as well.
    Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The loose fit is perfect for layering, too, and packs down surprisingly well.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Delectably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectably. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!