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
Casually dressed couples explore the labyrinthine citrus groves, but the rhythm here seems deliciously docile—guests go from hammam to Aperol, afternoon snooze to dinner.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The result was the deliciously sweet Brown Shugga, which is now made on purpose each year to the delight of everybody who’s ever tried it.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
From deliciously smelling balms to wrinkle-defying night creams, there should be something for every mitt below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Besides the heirloom-quality construction, the Dutch oven also comes with a lid designed with condensation bumps to seal in moisture and make food deliciously tender.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Amanda Gefter asks in her deliciously compelling feature about Peter Putnam.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
The ultra-fun Bicyclette Cookshop, where deliciously playful food in a contemporary, casual setting boasts clever surprises without feeling twee.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Oscar Isaac and Teyana Taylor both embrace morally complicated and deliciously outsize roles this year.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The result was the deliciously sweet Brown Shugga, which is now made on purpose each year to the delight of everybody who’s ever tried it.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
From deliciously smelling balms to wrinkle-defying night creams, there should be something for every mitt below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Besides the heirloom-quality construction, the Dutch oven also comes with a lid designed with condensation bumps to seal in moisture and make food deliciously tender.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
Amanda Gefter asks in her deliciously compelling feature about Peter Putnam.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
The ultra-fun Bicyclette Cookshop, where deliciously playful food in a contemporary, casual setting boasts clever surprises without feeling twee.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Oscar Isaac and Teyana Taylor both embrace morally complicated and deliciously outsize roles this year.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciously
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Sustainable, charitable, and delightfully petty, this gift proves Valentine’s Day can support bugs, love, pettiness and conservation all at once.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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To put the cherry on top, a great-looking tarte tatin fails to please even a single guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court could make election night great again.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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In the modern landscape, there could be something enjoyably cathartic about letting a chat bot be the big bad our hero has to take down.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Add 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and cook, stirring often, until radicchio is softened and wilted, 5–8 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Koobideh, always the popular kid of kebabs, is made at Berenjak in a style using lamb shoulder so finely ground that the meat resembles tiny, distinct sausages, rather than an unbroken shape formed in undulating patterns over the skewer.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Send Help gloriously showcases Raimi’s love for twisted comedy, unhinged action and copious amounts of blood.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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This gloriously simple recipe comes from Chef Jason Qureshi of River Roast in Chicago.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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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 2 Feb. 2026.
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