tastier; tastiest
1
a
: having a marked and appetizing flavor
a tasty meal
b
: strikingly attractive or interesting
a tasty bit of gossip
2
tastily adverb
tastiness noun
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palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste.

palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Examples of tasty in a Sentence

the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery
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What began as the quest to produce a really tasty IPA has gone in so many different directions. Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 When narrowing down what makes an Italian dish truly tasty, one thing remained true for Brooklyn: Barilla pasta is a must-have. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025 There’s many flavors to choose from and each is even tastier than the next. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2025 The sprawling chain of gas stations/convenience stores/mega marts that boast the best kolaches, tasty barbecue, and cleanest restrooms in the country is a fixture in the South. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of tasty was in 1603

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasty. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tasty

adjective
tastier; tastiest
1
: pleasing to the taste : savory
2
: very attractive or interesting
tastily adverb
tastiness noun

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