as in delightfully
in a pleasing way
a deliciously told anecdote on the DVD's commentary track
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Recent Examples of deliciously
Over the years, Origins has built a roster of skin-care staples that have earned a loyal following and plenty of editor love, like nourishing cleansing balms, hardworking chemical peels, and deliciously scented body lotions.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
And that’s especially true when a demon as insidious as Doma or brutal as Akaza steps into frame (special shout-out to the deliciously cruel and twisted sympathy Doma shares for his opponent Shinobu Kocho during their fight).
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The end result showcases two tour de force performances from Wright and Cooke, as their on-screen chemistry (and intentional lack-thereof) will hold viewers’ attention throughout all six of these deliciously unsettling episodes.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Saint Laurent’s velvety soft suede is deliciously luxurious in every sense.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
But between the individual Smurfs, the deliciously despicable Gargamel, and his equally evil cat Azrael, the series kept the kids coming back for nine seasons, creating enough fond memories to turn the Smurfs into a film franchise three decades later.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The pancakes make for very fluffy noodles that soak up the soup deliciously.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
With notes of apple, gingersnaps and lemon meringue flavor of J Vineyards Cuvée 20 ($40) sparkling wine from Russian River Valley blends deliciously with this spicy dish.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
And that’s especially true when a demon as insidious as Doma or brutal as Akaza steps into frame (special shout-out to the deliciously cruel and twisted sympathy Doma shares for his opponent Shinobu Kocho during their fight).
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The end result showcases two tour de force performances from Wright and Cooke, as their on-screen chemistry (and intentional lack-thereof) will hold viewers’ attention throughout all six of these deliciously unsettling episodes.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Saint Laurent’s velvety soft suede is deliciously luxurious in every sense.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
But between the individual Smurfs, the deliciously despicable Gargamel, and his equally evil cat Azrael, the series kept the kids coming back for nine seasons, creating enough fond memories to turn the Smurfs into a film franchise three decades later.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The pancakes make for very fluffy noodles that soak up the soup deliciously.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
With notes of apple, gingersnaps and lemon meringue flavor of J Vineyards Cuvée 20 ($40) sparkling wine from Russian River Valley blends deliciously with this spicy dish.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciously
Adverb
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As a result, some of the winners were delightfully surprising.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Starbucks version of the drink is delightfully simple yet indulgent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Blunt could emerge as a strong supporting actress contender, in a category that hasn’t presented a standout frontrunner yet, and could pair nicely with Johnson’s big run.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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So everything was working great.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Each character’s hangups and drive are finely drawn throughout.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
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Adverbs that pertain to cutting are also super important, like thinly, coarsely, or finely.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Herzog’s moment in the Venice spotlight got underway with a video tribute to his gloriously eccentric filmography, spanning Fitzcarraldo; Grizzly Man; Aguirre, the Wrath of God; My Best Fiend; and so many more.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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The bothies are gloriously off-grid and their placement was the idea of former barrister Lupi Moll, whose family has owned the 1,400-acre Inverlonan estate since Victorian times.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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That shows Davidson freaking out about meeting the queen in order to accept his MBE, finding his inner strength with the help of Dottie to entering the grand hall with a vulgar outburst and charmingly apologizing.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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But these charmingly casual houses, many of them centuries old, come with a rigid spatial order that is antithetical to modern lifestyles.—
Joseph Giovannini,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Deliciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciously. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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