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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of tasty Few foods are known for being as filling, tasty, and, most importantly, inexpensive as instant ramen. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 Here’s a look at some of the most popular trends: Food Unique and tasty spins on popular staples like peanut butter and pickles were one of many top food trends. Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024 Yet many New Year's Eve traditions are actually centered on simple, tasty foods that are said to bring luck for the New Year ahead — and are more accessible to most of us. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024 The dish is basically really tasty vegetables with tender and flavorful stewed chicken. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tasty 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty
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  • Delicata squash offers an edible skin that's delicious after roasting.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Among the favorite menu items are the Figgy Jam Grilled Cheese, Llama Cuban, and a delicious pork barbecue sandwich called The King.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
  • There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Photo : Cartier/Getty Jake Gyllenhaal: Cartier Tortue Another Golden Globes watch spot was on the wrist of actor Jake Gyllenhaal who was seen wearing a rather delightful yellow gold Cartier Tortue.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.
    Koren Shadmi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • The Big Sick Year: 2017 Runtime: 2h Director: Michael Showalter The wonderful screenwriters Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon basically told their own love story in this sweet and funny rom-com that Amazon picked up after audiences fell for it at Sundance.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And their mama is going to be crying my kid, my kid, my sweet innocent kid.
    Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.
    Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But the replicas are more than marketing made pleasing to the eye.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Lisa Sandlin’s tale offers a satisfying take on reinvention, courage, and dropping judgment.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Wagyu with uni mayo is incredibly succulent and the selection of sushi is well balanced and satisfying.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.
    JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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