Deliciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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deliciously

[ dɪˈlɪʃəsli ]

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describing the taste of food

In a delicious manner; in a way that is very pleasant to the taste.

Synonyms

delectably, scrumptiously, tastily, yummily

Examples of usage

The cake was deliciously moist and flavorful.
She cooked the steak deliciously, making it tender and juicy.
The chocolate melted deliciously in my mouth.
The ice cream was deliciously creamy and rich.
The pasta was deliciously seasoned with herbs and spices.

Translations

Translations of the word "deliciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deliciosamente

🇮🇳 स्वादिष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 köstlich

🇮🇩 lezat

🇺🇦 смачно

🇵🇱 smakowicie

🇯🇵 美味しく (おいしく)

🇫🇷 délicieusement

🇪🇸 deliciosamente

🇹🇷 lezzetli

🇰🇷 맛있게 (mas-issge)

🇸🇦 بشهية

🇨🇿 lahodně

🇸🇰 lahodne

🇨🇳 美味地 (měiwèi de)

🇸🇮 okusno

🇮🇸 ljúffengt

🇰🇿 дәмді

🇬🇪 გემრიელად

🇦🇿 ləzzətli

🇲🇽 deliciosamente

Word origin

The word 'deliciously' originates from the Middle English word 'delicious', which came from the Old French 'delicieux' and Latin 'deliciosus', meaning 'giving pleasure, delightful'. The adverb form 'deliciously' evolved to describe the manner in which something is delightful or pleasing to the taste.