as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
an enjoyably goofy comedy
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Recent Examples of enjoyably
In the modern landscape, there could be something enjoyably cathartic about letting a chat bot be the big bad our hero has to take down.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.
—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
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.
—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
Adverb
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It's also made from deliciously soft Mongolian cashmere that's kept me cozy through New York's arctic temperatures.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Because the brewery cannot control what microbes ferment the beer, the results are deliciously unpredictable.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Sustainable, charitable, and delightfully petty, this gift proves Valentine’s Day can support bugs, love, pettiness and conservation all at once.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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To put the cherry on top, a great-looking tarte tatin fails to please even a single guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court could make election night great again.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and cook, stirring often, until radicchio is softened and wilted, 5–8 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Koobideh, always the popular kid of kebabs, is made at Berenjak in a style using lamb shoulder so finely ground that the meat resembles tiny, distinct sausages, rather than an unbroken shape formed in undulating patterns over the skewer.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The smell is pleasantly fresh too.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the pleasantly low price tag comes primarily from a direct sales model, minimal marketing, and simplified aesthetics.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Knowledge is living proof that the brain is a gloriously malleable instrument that can change with our evolving needs even into adulthood.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ginger, gloriously, shows up often in Santiago’s recipes.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Enjoyably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyably. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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