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Synonyms: Delicious

From the flavor of a ripe fruit to the aroma of freshly baked bread, this list explores taste and enjoyment, offering words for every mouthwatering dish and delectable treat.
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  1. appetizing
    appealing to or stimulating a desire for eating
    Through the glass, I saw a large and appetizing piece of meat and asked the man behind the counter to carve off a piece. Long Walk to Freedom
  2. delectable
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    Pictures with Carl were taken just inside the entrance, then we were cut loose to enjoy the carnival part: rides, games, delectable delicacies like Koolickles and deep-fried Ho Hos, the whole deal. Odd One Out
  3. enjoyable
    affording satisfaction or pleasure
    “I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to Hogwarts. I hope and trust that your stay here will be both comfortable and enjoyable.” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
  4. exquisite
    intense or sharp
    Every truffle tasted was just exquisite with a fine balance between chocolate and infused flavors. Forbes
  5. luscious
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    Nothing had ever tasted so good as those pieces of honeycomb dripping with rich, luscious gold sweetness. A Long Walk to Water
  6. palatable
    acceptable to the taste or mind
    “She knows,” I said, taking a sip of my coffee; somehow cold it was more palatable than it had been hot. This Side of Wild
  7. piquant
    having an agreeably pungent taste
    Lancashire cheese, when well made and ripe, is loose in texture and is mellow; it has a piquant flavour. Various
  8. sapid
    full of flavor
    Although shad roe is esteemed the finest, there are many other sapid ones of salmon, herring, flounder, cod, etc. Brown, Robert Carlton
  9. savory
    pleasing to the sense of taste
    “Umami is a savory taste. Think of excellent Chinese food, a steak, or a perfectly ripe tomato.” Liar & Spy
  10. scrumptious
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    It was the most scrumptious apple I had ever tasted. Three Little Words: A Memoir
  11. succulent
    tasty and full of juice
    I breathe in the smell of fragrant rice and succulent lamb. A Place at the Table
  12. tasty
    pleasing to the palate
    “I would like to buy one of your hot dogs. They smell rather tasty. I was wondering if I could buy just one.” A Confederacy of Dunces
  13. toothsome
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    There was very little game in the vicinity of the settlement and at first they depended on the native hunters and fishermen who brought toothsome wild ducks and venison, fresh fish and clams in abundance. Denny, Emily Inez
Created on Wed Apr 10 13:32:07 EDT 2024 (updated Fri May 10 15:17:21 EDT 2024)

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