Definition

In a way that is very pleasant to taste; deliciously.

Example

The cake was toothsomely decorated and tasted amazing.

Conversation

Did you try the dessert at that new café downtown?

Yes, it was absolutely delicious!

I heard it was made toothsomely with fresh ingredients.

It really was! I can't wait to go back for more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toothsomely → It is formed from "toothsome" (from Old English *toþsum*, meaning pleasing to the taste) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "toothsomely" means in a manner that is pleasing to the taste.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'pleasing to the taste' ('toothsome') and remember that 'toothsomely' describes how something is enjoyed in that way.

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