Delicious

Quick meaning: Delicious is an adjective meaning Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.

Meaning

Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.

More Meanings

1. (colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.
2. (slang) Having tremendous sex appeal.

Example Sentences

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?

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.

Synonyms for delicious

Depending on context, synonyms include ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, exquisite.

Antonyms for delicious

Common opposites include disgusting, distasteful, nontasty, undelicious, unpalatable, yucky.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yummy, scrumptious, luscious, delectable, delightful, tasteful.

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