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
  • In March 2024, the songwriting great released In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, a documentary reflecting on his almost seven-decade career.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Minnesota played great and the Niners have trouble against that defensive scheme.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of great
Adverb
  • His 18-under total was a stroke better than Richard Green and local resident Steven Alker, who won the final Schwab Cup points race for the second time in three years.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The 10-inch tray is large enough for cookies, muffins, tea sandwiches, and all the snacks that are best served alongside a hot beverage, and the 16-ounce stoneware mug will keep coffee, tea, and cocoa piping hot.
    Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Designer Todd Snyder, whose eponymous label offers a finely pleated version from Texas shirtmaker Hamilton, sees its comeback as part of an industry-wide trend towards formality.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
  • That is especially true in a finely balanced election where a few thousand votes in a handful of states could decide the presidency.
    Frankie Miranda and Luis A. Miranda, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • Thanks to the wonderfully talented Juliet Norsworthy who redesigned the book.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There was a wonderfully candid moment in the presser that brought economic nerd-dom speculation to an end.
    Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of wonderfully
Adverb
  • The Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter, which is good for business.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Vintage aluminum sconces sit next to a work by Guy de Rougemont in a chrome frame that sets it off beautifully.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of beautifully
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