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 This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 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 Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 From succulent cakes and deliciously artistic still lifes to community and family gatherings, this year's winners are a reminder of food's essential role in our lives. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Easygoing backyard barbecues with sizzling hot dogs, garden party soirées teeming with fresh flowers and bright drinks, and golden-hour dinner parties starring deliciously ripe produce. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 An offshoot of the popular podcast that actor-comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang have hosted since 2016, the award show aims to celebrate the year’s biggest pop culture moments and plays like a fever dream more dazzling and deliciously random than a late-night scroll session on TikTok. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

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That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

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The chart below, which The Economist published two years ago, nicely sums up the wealth-building power of the US economy over the long haul.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In the thermal pool, guests lie or sit on underwater hydro-massage beds and seats while lumbar jets pummel the muscles most nicely.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of nicely

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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, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Definition of enjoyably

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Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of well

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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of finely

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With programming that’s long been gloriously unclassifiable, the annual film event has also cultivated an audience and competition jury pool that tends to embrace the unexpected as enthusiastically as its programmers.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Follow the babe with the power into Jim Henson’s gloriously weird fantasy wonderland, where goblins sing, doors argue, and David Bowie’s Goblin King serves enough glam-rock charisma to power an entire kingdom.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of gloriously

Adverb

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
The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 2026

Definition of charmingly

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