Delish
adj.joyfulplayful
What it means
Informally, especially delicious or enjoyable to taste.
Reach for it when giving playful, enthusiastic praise to food in a casual setting
The roasted peaches were delish with a spoonful of yogurt.
Choose between these
6- playful
when exuberant, old-fashioned pleasure fits
not when Scrumptious can sound affected.
- playful
when childlike enthusiasm is welcome
not when Yummy sounds juvenile in a formal review or dignified occasion.
- everyday
when strong praise should fit most settings
not when Delicious is less playful and may feel ordinary in a lively caption.
- everyday
when food is pleasantly flavorful without extravagance
not when Tasty can undersell a dish that prompted real delight.
- warm
when aroma or appearance creates appetite
not when Mouthwatering describes anticipation and can overstate mild pleasure.
- literary
when refined praise suits the description
not when Delectable is too ornate for a quick recommendation.
Said against
3- awful
- bland
- unappetizing
It naturally appears in
4- absolutely delish
The crisp chickpea cakes were absolutely delish with lemon.
- looks delish
That plum tart looks delish straight from the oven.
- smells delish
The toasted sesame flatbread smells delish.
- delish snack
Chilled melon made a delish snack after the long walk.