delish

adjective

de·​lish di-ˈlish How to pronounce delish (audio)

Examples of delish in a Sentence

The whole meal was delish. the homemade chocolate sauce was absolutely delish
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And dinner looked delish: Hundreds of turkeys and North Carolina classics like Brunswick stew were on the menu. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024 Even though there is no disputing that the combo is delish, eating eggs with high-fat meats should not become a habit. Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024 There's something seriously delish about dumplings and dim sum, and a brand-new restaurant in Wauwatosa promises both. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024 Fortunately, Diaz is still behind the bar, whipping up his signature delish concoctions that the native Colombian picked up during his vast travels and time living in Australia. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for delish 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delish was in 1920

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“Delish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delish. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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