deliciously

deliciously
adverb
1. in a very pleasurable manner (Freq. 1)
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they were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously

Syn: ↑pleasurably
Derived from adjective: ↑pleasurable (for: ↑pleasurably), ↑delicious
2. so as to produce a delightful taste
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I bought some more of these deliciously sweet peaches

Syn: ↑lusciously, ↑scrumptiously
Derived from adjective: ↑scrumptious (for: ↑scrumptiously), ↑delicious, ↑luscious (for: ↑lusciously)

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  • Deliciously — De*li cious*ly, adv. Delightfully; as, to feed deliciously; to be deliciously entertained. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • deliciously — adv. Deliciously is used with these adjectives: ↑cool, ↑creamy, ↑ironic, ↑light, ↑spicy, ↑tender, ↑warm …   Collocations dictionary

  • deliciously — delicious ► ADJECTIVE 1) highly pleasant to the taste. 2) delightful: a delicious irony. DERIVATIVES deliciously adverb deliciousness noun. ORIGIN Latin deliciosus, from deliciae delight, pleasure …   English terms dictionary

  • deliciously — adverb see delicious …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • deliciously — See delicious. * * * …   Universalium

  • deliciously — adverb In a delicious manner …   Wiktionary

  • deliciously — adv. with a wonderful taste or smell; marvelously, fabulously …   English contemporary dictionary

  • deliciously — de·li·cious·ly …   English syllables

  • deliciously — See: delicious …   English dictionary

  • delicious — deliciously, adv. deliciousness, n. /di lish euhs/, adj. 1. highly pleasing to the senses, esp. to taste or smell: a delicious dinner; a delicious aroma. 2. very pleasing; delightful: a delicious sense of humor. n. 3. (cap.) a red or yellow… …   Universalium

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