ENJOYABLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoyably

adverb

as in deliciously

in a pleasing way an enjoyably goofy comedy

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Recent Examples of enjoyably Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 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 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 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 There’s one enjoyably oddball visual when Passenger Man disrupts a cozy projector-and-canopy movie night in the forest and suddenly the faces of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn are on trees everywhere as mayhem ensues. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026 Because the eggs act as the main source of structure and height, these cakes are light and delicate, with an enjoyably soft, springy texture. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 Still, these are minor faults compared to an enjoyably harsh yet perceptive look at the psychology of Silicon Valley elites. — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026

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Adverb

When worn with a chic cut-out dress or linen maxi, dad sneakers become deliciously subversive.

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of deliciously

Adverb

Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

The director got delightfully weird and downright hilarious in his first Marvel outing—but where was that magic the second time around?

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of delightfully

Adverb

Otherwise, little of note links the great-fielding, average-hitting Bader to the formerly average-fielding, exceptional-hitting Kent.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Because the phone had no active primary line, calls had to be placed through WhatsApp, but texting worked great and the cellular data actually felt faster than my standard home carrier.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of great

Adverb

The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

As a side sleeper, contributor Yelena Alpert was pleasantly surprised by the Tempur-Cloud Pillow’s soft-yet-firm balancing act.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
But slightly judgmental hipster associations aside, this is a top performing cocktail shaker with a pleasantly available price tag.

— Justine Sterling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of pleasantly

Adverb

Each September, Mount Jackson leans all the way in to its unofficial role as Virginia’s potato capital with one of the South’s most gloriously offbeat free festivals.

— Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
The 13-bedroom property sits on its own, 58,000-acre preserve, and has a gloriously over-the-top interior befitting a property imagined by the late Jocelyn Wildenstein—think a Swiss Vault bank door to unlock the wine cellar.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of gloriously

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