delicious Definition
de·li·cious (di lis̸h′əs)
adjective
- very enjoyable; delightful a delicious bit of gossip
- 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
delicious Synonyms
delicious
modif.
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. 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.
Browse dictionary entries near delicious
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- ‹ delicacy
- ‹ Delibes
- ‹ deliberative
- ‹ deliberation
- ‹ deliberately
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