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

In a way that is delightfully pleasing, especially to taste.

"The cake was deliciously moist and rich."

How to use deliciously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a very pleasing or tasty way.

Common pairings

deliciously sweet deliciously wicked deliciously crisp

more deliciously comparative, most deliciously superlative

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The cake was _____ moist and rich.

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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.