as in deliciously
in a pleasing way
a delightfully silly song about dancing bears
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Recent Examples of delightfully
Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
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Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The result is delightfully light and crispy, with a distinct but not overwhelming sourdough tang.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The few that do veer off in unexpected directions—including a delightfully silly take on the Alamo—are some of the show’s best, using the Larry character as a springboard rather than an end in himself.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
24 June 2026
Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The lobby, with its earth tones and chocolate leather armchairs, feels delightfully inviting and residential.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Mercury’s alignment to Uranus brings unexpected insights, surprising exchanges and conversations that are delightfully off-script.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The result is delightfully light and crispy, with a distinct but not overwhelming sourdough tang.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The few that do veer off in unexpected directions—including a delightfully silly take on the Alamo—are some of the show’s best, using the Larry character as a springboard rather than an end in himself.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
24 June 2026
Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The lobby, with its earth tones and chocolate leather armchairs, feels delightfully inviting and residential.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Mercury’s alignment to Uranus brings unexpected insights, surprising exchanges and conversations that are delightfully off-script.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delightfully
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This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
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Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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Both of these options worked great for me.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
Adverb
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
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The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).
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Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
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The quality and level of detail in these emails pleasantly surprised me in testing.
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Mackinac Island, Michigan The absence of cars and the cooling effect of Lake Huron make Mackinac Island feel pleasantly removed from both modern times and summer heat.
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