tastily

Tastily is an adverb formed from the adjective tasty. It describes something done in a manner that is flavorful or appetizing, usually referring to the taste or perceived flavor of food and drink.

Etymology and form: Tastily derives from tasty, which comes from the sense of taste, with the standard English adverbial ending -ly. The word thus means “in a tasty manner” or “in a way that is tasty.”

Usage and nuance: Tastily is relatively uncommon in modern English. It appears mainly in descriptive or literary culinary writing. In everyday usage, speakers more often say something is tasty or, for manners or presentation, tastefully or well-seasoned. When referring to appearance or decor, tastefully is generally preferred over tastily.

Examples: The stew was tastily seasoned with garlic and herbs. The dish was described as tastily prepared, with a noticeable emphasis on balanced flavors. For non-culinary contexts, writers typically avoid tastily in favor of tastefully or well-presented.

See also: tasty, taste, tastefully, tasteful, tasting.