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Luscious

/ˈlʌʃəs/

Sweet and pleasant; delicious.

📖 Definitions of "Luscious"

adjective
  1. 1

    Sweet and pleasant; delicious.

  2. 2

    Sexually appealing; seductive.

  3. 3

    Obscene.

🔄 Synonyms of "Luscious"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
voluptuous(of a woman) Curvaceous and sexually attractive.
sexyHaving sex appeal; attractive.
delectablenounHighly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
toothsomeDelicious.
scrumptiousOf food: delectable, delicious.
juicyHaving lots of juice.
red-hotnoun(informal) Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.
deliciousPleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
yummynoun(colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious.
pleasant-tastingextremely pleasing to the sense of taste

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Luscious"

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WordDefinition
delectableHighly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
scrumptiousOf food: delectable, delicious.
yummynoun(colloquial, lighthearted, often childish) Delicious.
deliciousPleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
toothsomeDelicious.
juicyHaving lots of juice.
voluptuous(of a woman) Curvaceous and sexually attractive.
sexyHaving sex appeal; attractive.
tastefulHaving or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
red-hot(informal) Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.
pleasant-tastingextremely pleasing to the sense of taste
woodbinenounAny of several climbing vines, especially the honeysuckle and the Virginia creeper.
lush(of vegetation) Dense, teeming with life; luxuriant.
tastyHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.
silkySimilar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
savorlyAgreeable in odour, flavour, or general effect; pleasant; sweet.
dulcetSweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.
sweetful(now uncommon) Characterised by sweetness; delightful; charming.
licksome(UK dialectal) Pleasant; agreeable; amiable; handsome; neat
gustablenounHaving a taste; capable of being tasted.

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