Deliciously Meaning in English

word · lemma: delicious

US

dɪˈɫɪʃəʃɫi

di-LISH-ush-lee

UK

dɪlˈɪʃəsli

di-LISH-us-lee

Definition

In a way that is very tasty or gives great pleasure, especially related to food. It can also describe something very pleasant or appealing in a non-food context.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used with food but also in expressions like 'deliciously funny' (very enjoyable). Sounds more formal or descriptive than basic words like 'very tasty'. Often used to create vivid, sensory descriptions.

• Spanish: deliciosamente
• Portuguese (BR): deliciosamente
• Portuguese (PT): deliciosamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 美味地
• Chinese (Traditional): 美味地
• Hindi: स्वादिष्ट तरीके से
• Arabic: بشكل لذيذ
• Bengali: সুস্বাদুভাবে - অত্যন্ত আনন্দপূর্ণভাবে
• Russian: восхитительно
• Japanese: おいしそうに - たまらなく
• Vietnamese: một cách ngon lành - một cách thú vị
• Korean: 맛있게 - 황홀하게
• Turkish: leziz bir şekilde - keyifli bir biçimde
• Urdu: لذیذ انداز میں - پُر لطف انداز میں
• Indonesian: dengan lezat - dengan sangat menyenangkan

Example Sentences

The cake was deliciously sweet.

basic

She smiled deliciously after the compliment.

basic

The soup smelled deliciously spicy.

basic

The air was deliciously cool after the rain.

natural

She was deliciously nervous before her big speech.

natural

Dinner last night was deliciously unforgettable.

natural