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 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 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 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

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Now, Porsha is sharpening her knives before going in for the kill, adding a hilarious edge to an already delightfully macabre episode.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Fans say that the swirls of lemon filling are delightfully gooey, and that Costco’s blondies go above and beyond when delivering on the lemon flavor.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

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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

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
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

Definition of enjoyably

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The financial and footballing clout of the Premier League is well-established, but the World Cup only highlighted that point further.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
As for pricing, expect the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 to be well north of the over $180,000 base price for a current GLS 600.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

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
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

Definition of finely

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The gloriously messy rage-rap capstone could’ve brought a graceful conclusion to the era-defining breed of metallurgic trap that Carti popularized with 2020’s Whole Lotta Red.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
The smaller adults’ pool has six cabanas and around two dozen chaise lounges, but never seems to be too crowded to find a seat, remaining gloriously tranquil from morning until night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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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