ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Moreish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɔːɹɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Moreish is an adjective meaning (UK, Australia, informal, of food, drink, or other consumable) Causing one to want to have more; addictive.

Meaning

(UK, Australia, informal, of food, drink, or other consumable) Causing one to want to have more; addictive.

Example Sentences

Tell you what, that crack is really moreish.
More-ish. This wine has but one fault, and that is, it is more-ish: i.e. more of it is wanted, or there is too little of it.
The Rogers name carries a lot of weight in the Rogers family, I thought to myself with moreish resentment each time I saw him from then on.
Veggie-friendly, portable and very moreish, they’re easy to prepare ahead, too, making them a great choice for picnics or taking to work for lunch.

Word Forms

Synonyms for moreish

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include addicting, edacious, voracious, sharp-set, hungry, hoggish.

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