juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē 

juicier; juiciest

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

ˈjü-sə-lē 

adverb

juiciness

ˈjü-sē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• fleshy
• pulpy
• succulent

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē 

juicier; juiciest

1

: having much juice : succulent

2

a

: rich in interest : colorful

b

: racy entry 1 sense 2

a juicy scandal

juicily

-sə-lē 

adverb

juiciness

-sē-nəs 

noun