📖 Definitions of "Delicious"
adjective
- 1
Pleasing to taste; tasty.
- 2
Metaphorically pleasing to taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.
"The irony is delicious!"
- 3
Having tremendous sex appeal.
🔄 Synonyms of "Delicious"
9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| luscious | Sweet and pleasant; delicious. |
| delightful | Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure. |
| delectablenoun | Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious. |
| pleasingnoun | Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification. |
| tasteful | Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate. |
| toothsome | Delicious. |
| scrumptious | Of food: delectable, delicious. |
| yummynoun | (colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious. |
| pleasant-tasting | extremely pleasing to the sense of taste |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Delicious"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| yummynoun | (colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious. |
| toothsome | Delicious. |
| scrumptious | Of food: delectable, delicious. |
| luscious | Sweet and pleasant; delicious. |
| delectable | Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious. |
| delightful | Pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure. |
| tasteful | Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate. |
| pleasing | Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification. |
| pleasant-tasting | extremely pleasing to the sense of taste |
| tasty | Having a pleasant or satisfying flavor. |
| appetizing | That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite. |
| succulent | Juicy or lush. |
| gorgeous | (of a person or place, sometimes endearing) Very beautiful. |
| beautiful | Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. |
| lovely | Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace. |
| chewed | That has been chewed; masticated. |
| delicate | Easily damaged or requiring careful handling. |
| great | (informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic. |
| filthy | Covered with filth; very dirty. |
| charming | Pleasant, charismatic. |
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🏷️ Nouns for "Delicious"
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