tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

tastier; tastiest

1

a

: having a marked and appetizing flavor

a tasty meal

b

: strikingly attractive or interesting

a tasty bit of gossip

2

: tasteful

tastily

ˈtā-stə-lē 

adverb

tastiness

ˈtā-stē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• agreeable
• blessed
• blest
• congenial
• darling
• delectable
• delicious
• delightful
• delightsome
• dreamy
• dulcet
• enjoyable
• felicitous
• good
• grateful
• gratifying
• heavenly
• jolly
• luscious
• nice
• palatable
• pleasant
• pleasing
• pleasurable
• pretty
• satisfying
• savory
• savoury
• sweet
• welcome

Choose the Right Synonym for tasty

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The shrimp will remain just as tasty even if few people actually eat them. —Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025

From the friendly regulars to that tasty dip, my return to Perch is inevitable. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025

This tasty dish serves cheesy baked beans alongside a potato and bacon hash. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025

The body and leg meat can be just as tasty with just a little extra preparation and special recipes. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

tastier; tastiest

1

: pleasing to the taste : savory

2

: very attractive or interesting

tastily

-stə-lē 

adverb

tastiness

-stē-nəs 

noun