DELICIOUSLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

deliciously

adverb

Definition of deliciously

as in delightfully

in a pleasing way a deliciously told anecdote on the DVD's commentary track

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Recent Examples of deliciously At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 This breakfast recipe is deliciously easy—a quick stir-together batter, a simple edible decoration, and a light dusting of powdered sugar. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Their sweet-tart flavor contrasts delightfully with the decadent pudding and sturdy cookies, adding a welcome burst of brightness and making the classic treat more deliciously summery. — Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 Bradač’s proof—and its subsequent refinement—brings the walls deliciously close to touching. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026 Messi’s outswinging corner was typically on the money, dipping and swerving deliciously over the first man and into a dangerous pocket of space. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026 With notes of pistachio, vanilla and salted caramel, this shower gel has a deliciously sweet scent that lasts all day. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Wild Arugula While standard arugula may be part of many reasonably priced salad mixes, the deliciously spicy, dainty wild arugula fetches premium prices of $4 to $6 for a 5-ounce bunch. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

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Adverb

The 76ers didn’t even desperately need him, which makes Myers waltzing into free agency and pulling off this casual heist even more delightfully sadistic.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
These qualities allow a potato to bake up with a delightfully fluffy center and crispy skin.

— Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Real institutional achievement paired with an unresolved distributional problem maps quite nicely onto where UK sustainable finance now sits.

— Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

With its outdoor-friendly build, rich bass, and already more affordable price for a great-sounding speaker, this deal needs to be on your invitation list.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
The community does not need another great-sounding but impossible-to-implement program.

— Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of enjoyably

Adverb

Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of finely

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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final thanks to a Ferran Torres goal in extra time, an uncharacteristic dog of a match in a tournament that, for the most part, was gloriously entertaining.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The music of their first decade was gloriously unhinged, and inspirational to folks from Kurt Cobain to the Flaming Lips.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Definition of gloriously

Adverb

White-footed mice, which do carry the culprit bacteria — charmingly named Borrelia burgdorferi — thrive in areas disturbed by people, according to Ostfeld.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of charmingly

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