What does delicious mean?
Delicious means Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty..
Delicious
/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty..
Definitions by Sense
- Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.
- (colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.
- (slang) Having tremendous sex appeal.
Example Sentences
It was quite dark by the time Tarzan had gorged himself. Ah, but it had been delicious! Never had he quite accustomed himself to the ruined flesh that civilized men had served him, and in the bottom of his savage heart there had constantly been the craving for the warm meat of the fresh kill, and the rich, red blood.
The irony is delicious!
But the houses are so delicious and the way they're townscaped on to hilly bits is absolutely wonderful.
Jones had not travelled far before he paid his compliments to that beautiful planet, and, turning to his companion, asked him if he had ever beheld so delicious an evening?
Synonyms for delicious
Antonyms for delicious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more delicious
- most delicious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for delicious?
Common synonyms include ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable.
What is the opposite of delicious?
Possible antonyms include disgusting, distasteful, nontasty, undelicious.
How do you use delicious in a sentence?
It was quite dark by the time Tarzan had gorged himself. Ah, but it had been delicious! Never had he quite accustomed himself to the ruined flesh that civilized men had served him, and in the bottom of his savage heart there had constantly been the craving for the warm meat of the fresh kill, and the rich, red blood.
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