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
But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
So how did the beloved brand land on something so deliciously Southern for their newest flavor?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Price is deliciously diabolical in the film, which is full of literal and metaphorical trap doors and secret passageways.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Ah, love triangles—is there anything more deliciously excruciating to watch onscreen?
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Featuring four deliciously unusual frames cast in robust Takiron acetate, which comes from Osaka, the collection is evocative of a certain House of Lords flair—restrained but curiously powerful.
—Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
Beyond matcha, use it to craft deliciously smooth lattes or protein shakes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
So how did the beloved brand land on something so deliciously Southern for their newest flavor?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Price is deliciously diabolical in the film, which is full of literal and metaphorical trap doors and secret passageways.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Ah, love triangles—is there anything more deliciously excruciating to watch onscreen?
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Featuring four deliciously unusual frames cast in robust Takiron acetate, which comes from Osaka, the collection is evocative of a certain House of Lords flair—restrained but curiously powerful.
—Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
Beyond matcha, use it to craft deliciously smooth lattes or protein shakes.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciously
Adverb
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Per Sē contrasts the delightfully retro, lipstick-y aroma of orris butter with a fresh, fizzing swell of aldehydes, pink pepper, and bamboo.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Directive 8020 Watch On Speaking of atmospheric, Directive 8020 looks like a delightfully gruesome addition to the space horror games line-up.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The sweater is thin and worked great when layered over a T-shirt during 60-degree Fahrenheit days.—
Kevin Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2025
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Reuters — Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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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
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The food processor is a great shortcut to finely chopping your walnuts.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Set in the near future, these finely wrought stories examine lives and relationships amid climate change and technological innovation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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But thank nature for giving us soft, small, squishy eyes that can instantly switch from focusing on spiderwebs glittering in front of us to the sun shining gloriously on the horizon.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Dec. 2025
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The park is seeing more out-of-state visitors, Derman said, many drawn less-restrictive rules allowing people to ride horses, mountain bike, paddle, hunt and fish as well as camp and hike – often on gloriously uncrowded trails.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But DiCaprio’s costars, Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor, came out and charmingly delivered highly complimentary remarks about him.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Jan. 2026
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The effect is charmingly old-fashioned yet freshly modern all at once.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Deliciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciously. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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