juicier; juiciest
Synonyms of juicynext
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
: rewarding or profitable especially financially : fat
juicy contract
a juicy dramatic role
3
a
: rich in interest : colorful
juicy details
b
: sensational, racy
a juicy scandal
c
: full of vitality : lusty
juicily adverb
juiciness noun

Examples of juicy in a Sentence

The meat is tender and juicy. a juicy bit of news I want to know all the juicy details. She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 With a juicy contract from a top publisher in hand, Oliver travels with the couple to a seaside mansion where his muse, singer and actress Margot Bell (Aja Alcazar), is due to perform in a concert opposite Victor Pratt (Andrés Enriquez), self-described as Broadway’s favorite baritone. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Hungary‘s media sector and Hollywood producers seeking its juicy tax incentive are readying for a new future after Péter Magyar’s Tisza party ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán’s far-right rival Fidesz. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Polge, Eau Splendide opens with a radiant burst of raspberry accord—crisp, juicy, and unmistakably playful. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of juicy was in the 15th century

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“Juicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juicy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

juicy

adjective
juicier; juiciest
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
a
: rich in interest : colorful
b
: racy entry 1 sense 2
a juicy scandal
juicily adverb
juiciness noun

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