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lusciously

lusciously

1 6.9
In a way that tastes very sweet and rich
  • adverb
  • /ˈlʌʃəsli/
translation icon : deliciosamente
  • She imagined them lusciously and in terror and occasionally saw them, which was different.
  • lusciously red

Examples

  • And walking—particularly in the lusciously fresh mornings—is a pleasurable recompense for eating.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The chef prepared a lusciously sweet fruit salad that delighted everyone at the table.

  • The treat that's so tweetable ## Lusciously eatable ##

  • Pages 48 and 49 open onto a centerfold spread more lusciously false than any airbrushed Playboy fantasy.

    Blog text (23)
  • He pulled off her Halston gown, sighed lusciously at the sight of her Fernando Sénchez underthings, and...

  • Humphries enlists her to spy on Randolph, who has assigned Pancho and the lusciously beautiful Amanda Cunningham to test-fly the first fusion-powered spacecraft.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • She has a lusciously pretty face and a varied repertoire of fresh reactions and moves (like her "mermaid dance"), which joyously pull focus whenever she's onscreen.

    Blog text (2)
  • For dessert, we enjoyed a lusciously rich chocolate cake that melted in our mouths.

  • Creamy and lusciously aromatic, the vanilla custard paired perfectly with the tart berries.

Synonyms

delightfully
vslusciously
21 1.8

In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy

specifies a sweet, rich sensory pleasure rather than general delight
deliciously
vslusciously
19 2.3

In a very pleasant way that gives strong pleasure to the senses, especially taste

highlights rich sweetness as the central sensory quality rather than broad delight
richly
vslusciously
13 3.4

In a very fancy or expensive way

applies that abundance to sweet taste sensations specifically rather than decoration
luxuriously
vslusciously
3 5.1

In a very comfortable and expensive way

applies only to rich, sweet taste sensations rather than overall comfort
sensuously
vslusciously
  • NSFW
2 7.1

In a way that gives strong pleasure through the senses

is focused on mouthfeel and sweet taste rather than wide sensory beauty
delectably
vslusciously
1 4.5

In a very pleasant and often delicious way

emphasizes a sweet, rich sensation rather than general pleasantness
decadently
vslusciously
1 6.7

To act in a rich way and enjoy expensive things

is more narrowly about sweet, rich taste rather than indulgent luxury
voluptuously
vslusciously
  • NSFW
1 8.3

In a slow, rich way that shows strong physical pleasure or luxury

centers on taste and sweetness rather than broad sensual indulgence
opulently
vslusciously
1 7.3

In a rich and expensive way to impress people

relates that richness to sweet taste sensations rather than visual luxury
scrumptiously
vslusciously
6.3

In a way that tastes very good

focuses specifically on rich, sweet taste rather than general deliciousness
succulently
vslusciously
5.2

In a juicy, tasty way

stresses creamy, sweet richness rather than just juiciness
flavorfully
vslusciously
  • US
3.6

In a way that has a strong, pleasant taste and makes food enjoyable

focuses more on sweet richness and overall sensation than mere flavor strength
tastily
vslusciously
3.7

In a way that tastes good

puts weight on rich, sweet sensation beyond just being tasty
juicily
vslusciously
3.8

In a way that is full of juice or lively and interesting

leans toward deep, sweet richness rather than only lively juiciness

Antonyms

49 3.5

In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant

5 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

How Tasty

deliciously
19 2.3
lusciously
1 6.9
delectably
1 4.5
pleasantly
50 1.0
blandly
4 5.2
tastelessly
1 6.7

Surface Forms

lusciously positive
lusciouslyer comparative
lusciouslyest superlative

Morphology

lusciously = luscious (transparent) = luscious + ly

Formed by the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'luscious', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word lusciously comes from luscious, which is related to luxury and lush, words that suggest being 'rich', 'full', and very pleasant to the senses. So to say something is lusciously sweet or rich means it gives a very delicious feeling.