deliciously
adverb
Simple meaning
In a very pleasurable way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihlishuhshleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈlɪʃəʃli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In a very pleasurable manner
“They were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously.”
In a delicious manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: In a very pleasurable manner
Used this way, deliciously is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“They were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use deliciously
- “I bought some more of these deliciously sweet peaches.”adverb
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Variety of sweet eating apples.
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