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toothy

[too-thee, -thee] / ˈtu θi, -ði /
ADJECTIVE
palatable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable agreeable appetizing attractive delicious enjoyable pleasant satisfactory tempting
STRONG
toothsome
WEAK
A-OK aperitive cool copacetic delectable delightful divine fair flavorsome good-tasting heavenly luscious mellow mouthwatering peachy relishing sapid saporific saporous savory scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful tasty yummy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreeable repulsive unacceptable unattractive unpleasant unsatisfactory
WEAK
bitter distasteful sour unsavory untasty
ADJECTIVE
tasty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appetizing delectable flavorful luscious pungent savory spicy yummy
WEAK
delish divine flavorsome flavory full-flavored good-tasting heavenly mellow palatable piquant sapid scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful toothsome zestful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bland distasteful dull flavorless offensive tasteless unappetizing unsavory

Example Sentences

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The adventurers reckon that they’re probably safe because it’s off-season for the toothy beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But since we know what that toothy nemesis is capable of, we almost feel sorry for the soldiers-for-hire that go up against it.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

And, yes, she did so with a strained reference to one of the most popular songs from the musical Wicked, topped off with a toothy smile and a wink-wink.

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2024

In a sea of gray, white and beige storage tanks within the Phillips 66 oil refinery complex in the city of Wilmington, one stands out from the rest with its orange body and toothy grin.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

Penelope cried, and all three children gave a delicious shiver of horror, as if the book itself might gobble them up with its toothy covers.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood