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delicious

/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/noun, adjective3 syllables

Delicious means: extremely pleasing to the sense of taste.

Synonyms for delicious22

adjective, as in extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

delectable, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy, tasty

adjective, as in greatly pleasing or entertaining

delightful, pleasing

also used for delicious

ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delish, exquisite, finger-lickin' good, flavorful, flavorous, flavorsome, gustful, lekker, lickerish, lip-smacking

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What does delicious mean?3

adjective

1

extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

2

greatly pleasing or entertaining“a delightful surprise”

noun

1

variety of sweet eating apples

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with delicious?8

two syllables

vicious

three syllables

suspiciousambitiousmaliciousfictitiousnutritiousauspicious

four syllables

superstitious
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Delicious in a sentence

  • The food wasn't very delicious, but otherwise the party was a success.CK
  • Thank you for the dinner, it's so delicious.Djef_Messaoudi
  • I enjoyed myself exceedingly, not disdaining the supper, everything being most delicious.unknown
  • These pine nuts are delicious, said the squirrel.Hybrid
  • Cod fritters are delicious, but absorb lots of fat.albrusgher
  • Raw, simmered, or grilled, tomatoes are a delicious ingredient.peterius
  • The cookies were quite misshapen, but very delicious.MsHollowfox
  • Not only was the meal cheap, it was delicious.CK

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