delightfully

adverb

Definition of delightfullynext
as in deliciously
in a pleasing way a delightfully silly song about dancing bears

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  1. great
  2. well
  3. finely
Adverb
  • The former Green Bay Packers great spoke with TMZ Sports about his health and the benefit of having been diagnosed in the very early stages of the disease.
    Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Plus, since the shades of green in the Agatha and Colette are the same, the sets look great mixed and matched.
    Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of great
Adverb
  • The police association's and department's Facebook pages include pictures from past years' toy drives as well.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Government dysfunction will likely last well into the new year, entrenching the country’s economic and social problems.
    Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of well
Adverb
  • In the lush landscapes of Vicenza, known as the City of Gold, one name has been synonymous with luxurious, innovative, and finely crafted jewelry: Roberto Coin.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
  • My systems are finely tuned, my heart rate is slightly raised, and my senses are on high alert.
    RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of finely
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