delicious

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adjective

de·​li·​cious di-ˈli-shəs 

1

: affording great pleasure : delightful

a delicious bit of gossip

2

: appealing to one of the bodily senses especially of taste or smell

a delicious meal

delicious aromas

deliciously adverb

deliciousness noun

Delicious

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noun

plural Deliciouses or Delicious

: a sweet red or yellow eating apple of U.S. origin that has a crown of five rounded prominences on the end opposite the stem

Synonyms

Adjective

• ambrosial
• appetizing
• dainty
• delectable
• delish
• flavorful
• flavorsome
• luscious
• lush
• mouthwatering
• palatable
• savory
• savoury
• scrumptious
• succulent
• tasteful
• tasty
• toothsome
• toothy
• yummy

Examples of delicious in a Sentence

Adjective

This is the most delicious ice cream I have ever eaten.

Delicious aromas were floating from the kitchen.

a delicious bit of gossip

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lush landscapes, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and a unique cultural heritage all make Hawaii a must-visit destination for many travelers, but a trip to Hawaii can come with a hefty price tag — especially during peak travel seasons. —Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024

Everything was delicious, but the dessert was a local nectarine, in a beautiful little platter with a cute little knife. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

In addition to the sweet chili sauce, this dish is delicious with a drizzle of soy sauce or Japanese BBQ sauce. —Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024

Renowned for its vineyards, beautiful architecture and delicious food, a wander through the charming streets of Bordeaux will introduce you to everything this city has to offer. —Jaymi McCann, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin deliciosus, from Latin deliciae delights, from delicere to allure

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing delicious

• Red Delicious

Kids Definition

delicious

1 of 2 adjective

de·​li·​cious di-ˈlish-əs 

: giving great pleasure : delightful

especially : very pleasing to the taste

deliciously adverb

deliciousness noun

Delicious

2 of 2 noun

De·​li·​cious

di-ˈlish-əs

plural Deliciouses or Delicious

: a sweet red or yellow apple of U.S. origin that has five bumps arranged around the end opposite the stem