as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
an enjoyably goofy comedy
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Recent Examples of enjoyably
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
But thanks to engaging and winning performances, lots of captivating things get enjoyably said.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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
Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
But thanks to engaging and winning performances, lots of captivating things get enjoyably said.
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyably
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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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Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
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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.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.
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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).
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This matching option looks great unbuttoned and billowy, with one hem tucked in, or tied at the waist for a cropped look.
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks.
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.
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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.
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Protect your pace, and let progress be pleasantly ordinary today.
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The moms are getting pleasantly buzzed, and the kids are running around and being kids.
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Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
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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.
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“Enjoyably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyably. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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