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deliciously Antonyms

Opposite of deliciously

Because the opposite of deliciously shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that produces great pleasure, amusement, or keen enjoyment (often modifying adjectives denoting irony, humor, or indulgence).

Usage Example

"The novel features a unpleasantly witty script that keeps readers entertained from beginning to end."

Strong
unpleasantly
miserably
dully
tediously

• adverb (Context 2)

In a way that is highly pleasant to the taste or smell; in an appetizing or mouthwatering manner.

Usage Example

"The roasted garlic and rosemary bread smelled unappetizingly warm right out of the oven."

Strongest
unappetizingly
disgustingly
Strong
distastefully
blandly

Similar words to deliciously

Words similar to deliciously shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

delectably
scrumptiously
delightfully
mouthwateringly
tastily
appetizingly
exquisitely
lusciously
See all synonyms of deliciously

• Nearby Words

delicately
delicateness
delicious
deliciously
deliciousness
delight
delighted

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deliciously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deliciously
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