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delicious Definition

de·li·cious (di lis̸həs)

adjective

  1. very enjoyable; delightful a delicious bit of gossip
  2. very pleasing to the senses, esp. to taste or smell

Etymology: ME < OFr delicieus < L deliciosus < deliciae, delight < OL delicere: see delicate

noun

a variety of sweet, chiefly red or yellow winter apple

delicious Related Forms

de·li·ciously adverb de·li·cious·ness noun

delicious Synonyms

delicious

modif.

  1. Excellent in taste

    tasty, delectable, luscious, savory, good, appetizing, choice, palatable, flavorful, well-prepared, well-seasoned, well-done, spicy, sweet, rich, succulent, toothsome, nice, exquisite, dainty, delicate, distinctive, ambrosial, heavenly, tempting, enticing, mouth-watering, nectareous, piquant, gourmet, epicurean, scrumptious*, yummy*, fit for a king*.

    Antonyms disgusting, unappetizing, flat.

  2. Very pleasant or enjoyable

    delightful, gratifying, pleasing; see pleasant 2.

delicious Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • absolutely: It makes a light, pale bread with quite a different flavor - also absolutely delicious.
  • utterly: Weekend Eating Two Italian Desserts: Rich, creamy and utterly delicious.
  • doubly: I now have a wondrously scrummy, doubly delicious, birthday cake.
  • truly: Or, to really impress your guests, try the Cheese, Herb & Liver Pâté , a truly delicious seasonal delight.
  • equally: The effect is quite different, but equally delicious.
  • incredibly: Colors range from white to purple, and the smell, which is released in the evening, is incredibly delicious.

Preposition: with

cheese: Fairtrade Tea Jelly This is delicious with cheese, cold meats or spread on hot, buttered crumpets or toast.

Infinitive complement

eat: Having said that, steak & kidney pudding nowadays is spectacularly unusual & delicious to eat.

Modifies a noun

  • recipe: Online Extra: Enjoy delicious summer recipes in Bring on the Barbecue!
  • cuisine: If your mom has a taste for delicious cuisine and desserts, she.. .
  • meal: The tasting will be followed by a delicious meal served by our top caterers.
  • dish: In the evening you can enjoy delicious dishes a la carte.
  • dessert: Heaven Made Foods make all their delicious desserts by hand in kitchens in Holt, Norfolk.
  • flavor: The flesh is said to be very sweet with a delicious flavor.

Used with adjective complement

  • taste: Yes, I use Extreme whey which tastes delicious especially whilst on a diet!
  • smell: The candy smells delicious, " Holly said with a smile.
  • serve: The beer garden is popular among locals, as is the excellent restaurant, which serves delicious Bavarian specialities.
  • enjoy: On board, you'll enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals and the attentive service offered by the crew.
  • look: Today the selection for February arrived and looks delicious.
  • sound: Some of the older baby meals sound so delicious I could eat them myself.

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