Definitions

delicious

[dih-lish-uhs] / dɪˈlɪʃ əs /

ADJECTIVE

pleasing, especially to the taste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing delectable delightful distinctive enjoyable enticing exquisite heavenly luscious piquant pleasant rich savory spicy sweet tasty tempting yummy

STRONG

choice dainty darling divine good lush nice

WEAK

adorable ambrosial delish fit for king gratifying mellow mouthwatering nectarous palatable rare sapid scrumptious tasteful titillating toothsome well-prepared well-seasoned

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad bland disagreeable displeasing distasteful dull horrible nasty offensive poor repulsive tasteless ugly unappetizing unenjoyable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsatisfying unsavory

Example Sentences

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Delicious Orie had the world at his feet when he made his professional debut a year ago.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Consumers, bored by the softer, blander Red Delicious variety that had ruled grocery aisles for decades, discovered an apple that was sweet and so texturally satisfying they never looked back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

"Messy Delicious" is meant to emulate the playful and innovative nature of this menu.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025

The Fuji apple, which originated in 1939 as a cross between the Red Delicious and Ralls Janet varieties, is known for its sweet flavor and crisp texture.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

“It doesn’t really make sense. Delicious totally depends on the person eating. the food.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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