adverb
deliciously
duh-LIH-shuhs-lee
Deliciously (adverb) means In a way that is delightfully pleasing, especially to taste. Example: “The cake was deliciously moist and rich.”
adverb
1
In a way that is delightfully pleasing, especially to taste.
"The cake was deliciously moist and rich."
How to use deliciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a very pleasing or tasty way.
Common pairings
deliciously sweet
deliciously wicked
deliciously crisp
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more deliciously
- Superlative
- most deliciously
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The cake was _____ moist and rich.
Synonyms
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lusciously
pleasurably
scrumptiously
Rhymes for deliciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “deliciously” mean?
The word “deliciously” means in a way that is delightfully pleasing, especially to taste. In plain terms, in a very pleasing or tasty way.
How do you pronounce “deliciously”?
“Deliciously” is pronounced duh-LIH-shuhs-lee (/dəˈlɪ.ʃəs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “deliciously” in a sentence?
Here is “deliciously” used in a sentence: “The cake was deliciously moist and rich.”
What part of speech is “deliciously”?
“Deliciously” is an adverb.
