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deliciously

American

[di-li-shuhs-lee, dee-] / dɪˈlɪ ʃəs li, di- /

adverb

in a way that is particularly enjoyable or pleasing to the senses.

Example Sentences

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The star of this recipe is firm green tomatoes — crisp, tart and deliciously acidic in flavor.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

A new edition offers American readers a fresh opportunity to encounter this erudite, deliciously dark narrative about growing older but not quite wiser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Don't stand too close to the fire," they warn on FYA, a deliciously dark serving of Jersey club music, full of revving synths and distorted beats.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Robbie’s most deliciously debasing scene is when she throws coins on the ground for a desperate beggar — and then that person forces her to watch as he picks them up.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The water was deliciously cold on her hot face, and she gulped it thirstily straight from the bucket.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

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