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deliciously

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈɫɪʃəʃɫi// UK //dɪlˈɪʃəsli// de·li·cious·ly

adv. in a way that is very pleasant to taste or smell. You use this to describe food that is extremely tasty.

adv. in a manner that is highly pleasing to the taste or smell. Often used to intensify the positive quality of food or drink.


SIMPLE

The cake is deliciously sweet.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef prepared the sauce deliciously, ensuring every guest enjoyed the rich flavor of the ingredients.

COMPLEX

The aroma of the freshly baked bread was deliciously intoxicating, filling the small kitchen and making it difficult for anyone to resist a second slice.

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