Definitions

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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“Jaws,” released in America two years earlier, is still playing in the city of Recife, and the use of the toothy fish as a recurring motif suggests all norms are on hold while sharks rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

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

Bertrand’s a tall, earnest fellow with a shaved head, a mustache, and a toothy grin.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

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

The woman's lips stretch into a toothy smile.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

toothy

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