deliciously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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It’s deliciously nutty and salty, courtesy of the peanut butter, and slightly bitter and acidic, thanks to the dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
The two halves provide the perfect location for people to swim in this deliciously refreshing picture book for readers ages 4 to 8.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“It makes him laugh because he knows it’s just so deliciously bad that he gets a kick out of it, but he is going to do something about it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
But despite Segel and Weaver’s best efforts, they can’t make this bickering duo deliciously awful, the characters proving more grating than hilariously combustible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
I close my eyes for a moment and imagine my deliciously soft bed and the worn kantha quilt.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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