How to Use luscious in a Sentence

luscious

adjective
  • The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The jumble wouldn’t win a prize for beauty, but the taste is luscious.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
  • No amount of blood or pain can take away from the glory of these luscious locks.
    Julia Edelman, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022
  • On those, her voice was luscious, pure and full of nuance.
    Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • All are luscious, creamy, rich in fat, and lower in net carbs.
    Julie Upton, Health, 5 July 2023
  • To start, try the tangy tuna tartare or the luscious ball of burrata.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Each cookie is luscious, soft and at least half an inch thick.
    Olivia Gyapong, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This luscious potato salad has a kick from the jalapenos, as well as the decadence of bacon and cheese.
    Natalie Rizzo, Redbook, 11 July 2023
  • The luscious sauce makes this French toast taste like sticky toffee pudding.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Made with sweet corn and hearty potatoes, this corn is luscious, filling and creamy.
    Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • The result is a luscious stew with a thin broth that has a slight pleasantly bitter note from the lemon pith.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Dries Van Noten’s luscious padded corduroy button-downs are a good place to start.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • These pieces are luscious, evoking a late summer day and the sprawling West.
    Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Once the fish is cooked, the liquid is transformed into a luscious sauce for serving.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
  • His luscious food calls for a party and the restaurant obliges with a private room, set off with a red rug on the wall, that can seat up to 50.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The dumplings — supple purses filled with juicy ground beef and strewn with yellow lentils and cilantro — are luscious.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • When Chloe x Halle first hit the Hollywood scene, long, luscious locks were the first thing that caught the attention of many.
    Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022
  • The salad is soft and luscious, not chalky from overcooked yolks, and lightened up with the right amount of mustard, dill and cayenne for heat.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2023
  • On the traditional front, luscious brisket has a sharp peppery bark, and pork ribs are tinged pink with smoke straight down to the bone.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The bass is luscious and deep, while the midrange presents vocals beautifully.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The meatballs were soft and luscious, however some of the pastas can be overcooked.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Over the weekend, the model and budding chef, 24, appeared to have hopped on the buzz cut train after years of having luscious locks.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Swipe on and expect long, luscious lashes each and every time.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 July 2023
  • Soak for 20-30 minutes to achieve the most supple, luscious skin your mirror has ever seen!
    Ava Darrin, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2022
  • And rum takes a luscious turn in a Buttered Rum that defies tradition.
    J.m. Hirsch, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The case’s exterior is a luscious velvet, and the zippered closure is easy to slide open.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The Triple Cherry complex repairs dry, chapped lips with a plump finish for your most luscious lip.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
  • To make this dessert, Zack buys a rich, earthy sorghum syrup made by the Seminole nation and folds it into a luscious custard.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
  • After a quick dip in the fryer, the luscious dessert is topped with a butter almond shortbread crumble!
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • For the luscious bacon, simply sprinkle sugar, rosemary, and black pepper over the pieces and bake.
    Andrea Geary, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023

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