as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
an enjoyably goofy comedy
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Recent Examples of enjoyably
Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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
While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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
While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyably
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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.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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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,
Midwest Living,
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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Nikki Glaser quickly and delightfully sears the crowd.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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And at the heart of the series was the parasitic dynamic between Pine and his delightfully malicious foe, an arms dealer named Richard Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie).—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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Magic Erasers work well for walls, baseboards, porcelain sinks, tubs, appliance interiors, and grout.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just as light and breezy colors are preferred for spring and summer, warm and moody tones suit winter well, bringing a sense of cozy comfort to the home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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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In the meantime, the Nuggets have been pleasantly surprised by Jokic’s progress rehabbing from his knee injury, team sources told the Post.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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From hearty comfort food to solid cocktails, Peru has a pleasantly surprising variety of eateries for a small town.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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
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“Enjoyably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyably. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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