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Delicious

Delicious Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Delicious? [n] variety of sweet eating apples [adj] greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke" [adj] extremely pleasing to the sense of taste Synonyms \| Synonyms for Delicious: delectable \| delightful \| luscious \| pleasant-tasting \| pleasing \| scrumptious \| tasteful \| toothsome \| yummy Related Terms \| Find terms related to Delicious: ace-high \| adorable \| agreeable \| ambrosial \| amusing \| appetizing \| bad \| bang-up \| bonzer \| boss \| bully \| but good \| charming \| choice \| comestible \| cool \| corking \| crackerjack \| dainty \| dandy \| darling \| delectable \| delicate \| delightful \| ducky \| eatable \| edible \| enchanting \| engaging \| enjoyable \| entertaining \| esculent \| exquisite \| fab \| fascinating \| fine and dandy \| flavorful \| flavorsome \| gear \| good \| good to eat \| good-tasting \| great \| groovy \| gustable \| gusty \| heavenly \| heavy \| hot \| hunky-dory \| jam-up \| juicy \| just dandy \| keen \| kosher \| likable \| luscious \| lush \| marvy \| mean \| mouth-watering \| neat \| nectareous \| nectarous \| nice \| nifty \| nobby \| of gourmet quality \| OK \| okay \| out of sight \| palatable \| peachy \| peachy-keen \| pleasant \| pleasing \| pleasurable \| rare \| ripping \| rum \| sapid \| savorous \| savory \| scrumptious \| slap-up \| smashing \| solid \| something else \| spiffing \| spiffy \| stunning \| succulent \| swell \| tasty \| toothsome \| tough \| wizard \| yummy See Also \| dessert apple \| eating apple \| Golden Delicious \| Red Delicious \| Yellow Delicious Delicious In Webster's Dictionary \De*li"cious\, a. [OF. delicieus, F. d['e]licieux, L. deliciosus, fr. deliciae delight, fr. delicere to allure. See {Delight}.] 1. Affording exquisite pleasure; delightful; most sweet or grateful to the senses, especially to the taste; charming. Some delicious landscape. --Coleridge. One draught of spring's delicious air. --Keble. Were not his words delicious? --Tennyson. 2. Addicted to pleasure; seeking enjoyment; luxurious; effeminate. [Obs.] Others, lastly, of a more delicious and airy spirit, retire themselves to the enjoyments of ease and luxury. --Milton. Syn: {Delicious}, {Delightful}. Usage: Delicious refers to the pleasure derived from certain of the senses, particularly the taste and smell; as, delicious food; a delicious fragrance. Delightful may also refer to most of the senses (as, delightful music; a delightful prospect; delightful sensations), but has a higher application to matters of taste, feeling, and sentiment; as, a delightful abode, conversation, employment; delightful scenes, etc. Like the rich fruit he sings, delicious in decay. --Smith. No spring, nor summer, on the mountain seen, Smiles with gay fruits or with delightful green. --Addison.

Delicious Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Delicious?

[n] variety of sweet eating apples
[adj] greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke"
[adj] extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

Delicious In Webster's Dictionary

\De*li"cious\, a. [OF. delicieus, F. d['e]licieux, L.
deliciosus, fr. deliciae delight, fr. delicere to allure. See
{Delight}.]
1. Affording exquisite pleasure; delightful; most sweet or
   grateful to the senses, especially to the taste; charming.

         Some delicious landscape.             --Coleridge.

         One draught of spring's delicious air. --Keble.

         Were not his words delicious?         --Tennyson.

2. Addicted to pleasure; seeking enjoyment; luxurious;
   effeminate. [Obs.]

         Others, lastly, of a more delicious and airy spirit,
         retire themselves to the enjoyments of ease and
         luxury.                               --Milton.

Syn: {Delicious}, {Delightful}.

Usage: Delicious refers to the pleasure derived from certain
       of the senses, particularly the taste and smell; as,
       delicious food; a delicious fragrance. Delightful may
       also refer to most of the senses (as, delightful
       music; a delightful prospect; delightful sensations),
       but has a higher application to matters of taste,
       feeling, and sentiment; as, a delightful abode,
       conversation, employment; delightful scenes, etc.

             Like the rich fruit he sings, delicious in
             decay.                            --Smith.

             No spring, nor summer, on the mountain seen,
             Smiles with gay fruits or with delightful green.
                                               --Addison.

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