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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They might smell wonderful and taste delicious, but they are literally deadly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

The Laemmle NoHo 7 does make really good chicken nuggets, and they do make a really, really bad for you — but delicious — bagel dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Which is why I’m going to teach you how to never pour that delicious oil down the drain again.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“She’s such a delicious character because she’s so villainous, but she’s also desperate and insecure and trying to survive,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The audience roared, and Owen waved as they left the podium, feeling the delicious rush of performing in front of a crowd again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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