Delicious
What it means
Giving rich pleasure through taste or smell.
Reach for it when praising food or drink that is genuinely enjoyable to consume
The roasted peaches were delicious with yogurt and toasted oats.
Words to choose between 7
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| everyday |
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| warm | |
| professional | |
| literary |
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playful
Fits when anticipation is intense and sensory
Careful Its exuberance is excessive for subtle or restrained praise.
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everyday
Fits when friendly, moderate approval is enough
Careful Tasty is less enthusiastic and may undersell a memorable dish.
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warm
Fits when appearance or aroma creates desire before tasting
Careful Something appetizing has not necessarily proved delicious on the palate.
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professional
Fits when abundant or well-developed flavor is the evidence
Careful Strong flavor can be unbalanced, so flavorful does not always mean delicious.
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professional
Fits when a non-sweet, appetite-provoking taste is specific
Careful Desserts and sweet fruit can be delicious but not savory.
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literary
Fits when enthusiastic praise suits an indulgent tone
Careful The ornate word can sound affected in a plain practical review.
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literary
Fits when richness, juiciness, or creamy texture drives the pleasure
Careful A crisp, light dish may be delicious without any luscious richness.
Opposites 3
- tasteless
- unappetizing
- disgusting
Common phrases 3
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delicious meal
The volunteers shared a delicious meal after planting the orchard.
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taste delicious
Fresh herbs make the simple beans taste delicious.
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delicious aroma
A delicious aroma of orange and cardamom filled the stairwell.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated