Word
deliciously
Phoneticsde·li·cious·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈɫɪʃəʃɫi/
UK/dɪlˈɪʃəsli/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The cake is deliciously sweet.”
“The chef prepared the sauce deliciously, ensuring every guest enjoyed the rich flavor of the ingredients.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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