Delicious
adj.joyfuleveryday
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.
Choose between these
7- playful
when anticipation is intense and sensory
not when Its exuberance is excessive for subtle or restrained praise.
- everyday
when friendly, moderate approval is enough
not when Tasty is less enthusiastic and may undersell a memorable dish.
- warm
when appearance or aroma creates desire before tasting
not when Something appetizing has not necessarily proved delicious on the palate.
- professional
when abundant or well-developed flavor is the evidence
not when Strong flavor can be unbalanced, so flavorful does not always mean delicious.
- professional
when a non-sweet, appetite-provoking taste is specific
not when Desserts and sweet fruit can be delicious but not savory.
- literary
when enthusiastic praise suits an indulgent tone
not when The ornate word can sound affected in a plain practical review.
- literary
when richness, juiciness, or creamy texture drives the pleasure
not when A crisp, light dish may be delicious without any luscious richness.
Said against
3- tasteless
- unappetizing
- disgusting
It naturally appears in
3- delicious meal
The volunteers shared a delicious meal after planting the orchard.
- taste delicious
Fresh herbs make the simple beans taste delicious.
- delicious aroma
A delicious aroma of orange and cardamom filled the stairwell.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective, sense 1: highly pleasing to taste or smell opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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