Cryptic crossword clue
In an enjoyable manner? Alas, plenty upset 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PLEASANTLY

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "In an enjoyable manner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in an enjoyable manner = pleasantly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLEASANTLY mean?

PLEASANTLY adverb
  1. In a pleasant manner; so as to achieve a pleasant result.
  2. (degree) Lightly
  3. Ludicrously.

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