deliciously

adverb

Definition of deliciouslynext
as in delightfully
in a pleasing way a deliciously told anecdote on the DVD's commentary track

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciously
  1. great
  2. well
  3. finely
  4. wonderfully
  5. beautifully
Adverb
  • Among those who've paid tribute to the late boxing great include fellow fighter Mike Tyson, who shared a message on his X account.
    — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Congrats to Alcantara, at least, who deserves to be traded to a team that cares about winning instead of pitching great but losing because his hitters are swinging pool noodles instead of bats.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of great
Adverb
  • Few figures embody this principle better than Steve Jobs, whose narrative of innovation, resilience, and reinvention continues to inspire long after his passing.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Like most ambitious turkey hunters, Rone was in the woods well before daylight on opening day.
    — Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The data won’t pile up like copies of The New Yorker; instead, through chemical computing, the information will be finely searchable and analyzable.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • Savory spices, tender vegetables, and juicy meatballs make for a wonderfully flavorful meatball soup.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • What’s been pitched here, however, has enough wonderfully lived-in bend, air and tempo to keep from straying off course.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderfully
Adverb
  • Garlic rolls baked to order, piled with pesto and Parm reheat beautifully at home.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Made with twice-baked artisan bread, this crunchy snack lends itself beautifully to a party appetizer.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of beautifully
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