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
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.
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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
Crafted from a deliciously soft cotton-polyester blend, this versatile sundress is comfortable enough for everyday wear but can easily be dressed up with accessories for a more elevated look.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 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
What follows is a deliciously demented cat-and-mouse game between Sky and Dennis.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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
Crafted from a deliciously soft cotton-polyester blend, this versatile sundress is comfortable enough for everyday wear but can easily be dressed up with accessories for a more elevated look.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 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
What follows is a deliciously demented cat-and-mouse game between Sky and Dennis.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciously
Adverb
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Thanks to some Season 2 work to round out Corlys, there is some real feeling to be had when his forces come to a head with the foreign navy, led by a delightfully unhinged villain (Abigail Thorne).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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Well, Lila's off doing great now.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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These same resentments likely erupted in the murder of Clapham and in the solidarity a great many local people felt with the Panis woman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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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,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Now, the one-year grace period for the act’s mandatory registration requirements has ended, meaning agencies must be registered as model management companies or groups with the New York Department of Labor (NYDL) to better enable models to discern legitimate representation.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Cyle Larin got the party started for Canada with a goal in the 16th minute as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The minimalist bed brand, long associated with restrained neutrals and quietly competent adulthood, has partnered with the London design firm known for its gloriously unapologetic stripes and velvets.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Bring it straight to the table for a charmingly rustic presentation.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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What appears to be the only Indian restaurant is called Ghandi, and the smoke of hookahs cast a cloud over charmingly old world-looking boats emblazoned with American names.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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“Deliciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciously. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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