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Delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

📖 Definitions of "Delicious"

adjective
  1. 1

    Pleasing to taste; tasty.

  2. 2

    Metaphorically pleasing to taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

    "The irony is delicious!"

  3. 3

    Having tremendous sex appeal.

🔄 Synonyms of "Delicious"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
lusciousSweet and pleasant; delicious.
delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
delectablenounHighly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
pleasingnounAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
toothsomeDelicious.
scrumptiousOf food: delectable, delicious.
yummynoun(colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious.
pleasant-tastingextremely pleasing to the sense of taste

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Delicious"

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WordDefinition
yummynoun(colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious.
toothsomeDelicious.
scrumptiousOf food: delectable, delicious.
lusciousSweet and pleasant; delicious.
delectableHighly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
pleasant-tastingextremely pleasing to the sense of taste
tastyHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.
appetizingThat appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.
succulentJuicy or lush.
gorgeous(of a person or place, sometimes endearing) Very beautiful.
beautifulPossessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
lovelyDelightful for beauty, harmony, or grace.
chewedThat has been chewed; masticated.
delicateEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
great(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
filthyCovered with filth; very dirty.
charmingPleasant, charismatic.

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