tastily

Thân thiện

The chef tastily arranged the colorful vegetables on the plate.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a tasty manner; in a way that is flavorful and pleasant to eat. This is the primary meaning, describing food prepared or cooked so that it has a good, appetizing flavor. 2. In a tasteful manner; with good aesthetic judgment. This is a less common, more formal usage, meaning something is done with style, elegance, or good taste in design or appearance.

Usage Examples

• Primary Meaning (Flavorful):

  • The vegetables were tastily seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic.
  • She prepared a simple but tastily cooked meal for her guests.
  • The secret to the dish is to simmer it slowly so the flavors blend tastily.

• Secondary Meaning (Tasteful):

  • The apartment was tastily furnished with modern, minimalist pieces.
  • She dressed tastily for the occasion, choosing a classic and elegant outfit.

Advanced Usage

• "Tastily" vs. "Tastefully": While "tastily" can sometimes mean "tastefully," the word "tastefully" is far more common and standard for describing something done with good aesthetic judgment. Using "tastily" in this sense can sound slightly old-fashioned or literary.
  • Common: "The room was decorated tastefully."
  • Less Common/Literary: "The room was decorated tastily."

Variants and Related Words

• Tasty (adjective): Having a pleasant, distinct flavor; delicious.
  • The soup was very tasty.
• Tasteful (adjective): Showing good aesthetic judgment or style.
  • The wedding decorations were simple and tasteful.
• Tasteless (adjective):
  • Lacking flavor.

    • The soup was bland and tasteless.
  • Lacking aesthetic judgment; vulgar.

    • He made a tasteless joke.

Synonyms

• For "tastily" (flavorful): Deliciously, appetizingly, flavorfully, delectably, palatably.
• For "tastily" (tasteful): Elegantly, stylishly, tastefully, refinedly, aesthetically.

Antonyms

• For "tastily" (flavorful): Tastelessly, blandly, unappetizingly.
• For "tastily" (tasteful): Tastelessly, garishly, vulgarly, inelegantly.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with taste; in a tasteful manner
   • the house was tastefully decorated
2. in a tasty manner
   • the meal was tastily cooked

Từ đồng nghĩa

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