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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 To provide some tasty relief, the Tex-Mex chain is rolling out promotions through its app, exclusive rewards, and third-party delivery services. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 One of the coolest trends to emerge in recent years is cannabis cafés—vibrant spaces where cannabis enthusiasts can socialize, sip on infused beverages, and savor tasty snacks. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 Both can make tasty drip coffee that would please any connoisseur. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025 Warm it up in the microwave for the tastiest next-day bites! Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
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  • Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • Demonstrating the rising talent of these teenagers, these shorts encompass thought-provoking scripts, breathtaking and delightful cinematography, rich stop-motion animation, and genre-pushing meditations.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Conclusion National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18 offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in this classic sandwich, whether in its traditional form or with a modern twist like cannabis infusion.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Holloway made a long stretch pass to advance the puck up ice, and Broberg made a terrific read to gallop up the ice to turn it into a two-on-one and pulled off a sweet move to his backhand to clinch the 2 points.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
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    Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • That’s changed over the last decade or so, but this 1940s property in Hither Hills is an authentic, and aesthetically pleasing, reminder of its older days.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Soderbergh turns himself into an action director, and MMA fighter Gina Carano turns into an ass-kicking spy in a film that proves that action films can actually be both visceral and visually pleasing.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • It’s been so satisfying watching all these actors reprise their roles in this reboot, but Bernthal’s Punisher is and always has been a knockout.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Without going into spoilers, Yasuke’s conclusion is satisfying, but Naoe’s is more anticlimactic.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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