delicious

adjective

di-ˈli-shəs How to pronounce delicious (audio)
Definition of deliciousnext
1
as in tasty
very pleasing to the sense of taste the family sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner

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2
as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat

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Recent Examples of delicious There’s also a large, very splittable burger, fresh oysters, a spicy and bright lobster salad, and very good French fries—thin like French cigarettes, salty, and delicious. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 This delicious, hearty pizza has Italian sausage and a super-sneaky sauce hack. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026 Ride the waves—or take a delicious nap while listening to them crash softly in the distance. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026 Experience apple picking and cider tastings in Julian or Oak Glen, both known for growing the fruit—and delicious pies. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
  1. flavorful
  2. delightful
  3. edible
  4. pleasant
  5. tasty
  6. enjoyable
  7. yummy
  8. sweet
Adjective
  • Thanks to flavorful ranch seasoning mix, this meal comes together with just four ingredients.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Shaunfield says this flavorful herb can repel pests while attracting beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Definition of flavorful
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  • Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Sidny Lopes Cabral’s delightful curling strike was one of the great World Cup moments and the image of him in the crowd right after was poignant.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of delightful
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  • Aegina’s most famous export—and other edible souvenirs at Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets by the fish market in the port.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of edible
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  • Cecchi recommends visiting from April to June or alternatively in September or October, when the weather is pleasant and the city feels slightly less crowded.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Most people can recover on their own, although the symptoms aren’t pleasant, says Yancey.
    — Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • On the hunt for tasty broth An area teacher’s Facebook post asking about the savory beef broth she was served after surgery at Piedmont Fort Mill sparked a community-wide conversation.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • The ice cream is store-bought, but the tasty lime curd is from-scratch and only takes a few minutes to whip up.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of tasty
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  • More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • An enjoyable end-to-end affair where the first half felt like a rout, with Australia having as many shots as yellow cards — two, the same number of goals the United States had scored.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable
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  • Cornmeal shortcake provides a sweet, textured base, while a yummy berry sorbet and strawberry ripple ice cream provide the finishing touches.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Pair a classic French tip with a little bit of color and a yummy 3D design that'll make your nails look good enough to eat!
    — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of yummy
Adjective
  • Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of sweet

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