Delish
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.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when exuberant, old-fashioned pleasure fits
Careful Scrumptious can sound affected.
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playful
Fits when childlike enthusiasm is welcome
Careful Yummy sounds juvenile in a formal review or dignified occasion.
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everyday
Fits when strong praise should fit most settings
Careful Delicious is less playful and may feel ordinary in a lively caption.
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everyday
Fits when food is pleasantly flavorful without extravagance
Careful Tasty can undersell a dish that prompted real delight.
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warm
Fits when aroma or appearance creates appetite
Careful Mouthwatering describes anticipation and can overstate mild pleasure.
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literary
Fits when refined praise suits the description
Careful Delectable is too ornate for a quick recommendation.
Opposites 3
- awful
- bland
- unappetizing
Common phrases 4
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absolutely delish
The crisp chickpea cakes were absolutely delish with lemon.
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looks delish
That plum tart looks delish straight from the oven.
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smells delish
The toasted sesame flatbread smells delish.
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delish snack
Chilled melon made a delish snack after the long walk.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Commander Keane, Australian accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated