luscious

The definition of luscious is something that is very pleasing to the sense of taste or smell or someone who has strong sexual appeal.

(adjective)

An example of something that would be described as luscious is a rich and delicious breakfast.
An example of someone who would be described as luscious is an incredibly sexy supermodel.

See luscious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

highly gratifying to taste or smell, esp. because of a rich sweetness; delicious
1. delighting any of the senses
2. having a strong sensual appeal; voluptuous
Archaic sickeningly sweet or full-flavored; cloying

Origin: ME lucius, prob. var. of licious, aphetic form of delicious, infl. by lusch, lush

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See luscious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Sweet and pleasant to taste or smell: a luscious melon. See Synonyms at delicious.
Having strong sensual or sexual appeal; seductive.
Richly appealing to the senses or the mind: a luscious, vivid description.
Archaic Excessively sweet; cloying.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English lucius

Origin: , alteration of licious

Origin: , perhaps short for delicious, delicious; see Delicious

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