delicious

[dih-lish-uhs] / dɪˈlɪʃ əs /

ADJECTIVE

pleasing, especially to the taste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing delectable delightful distinctive enjoyable enticing exquisite heavenly luscious piquant pleasant rich savory spicy sweet tasty tempting yummy

STRONG

choice dainty darling divine good lush nice

WEAK

adorable ambrosial delish fit for king gratifying mellow mouthwatering nectarous palatable rare sapid scrumptious tasteful titillating toothsome well-prepared well-seasoned

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad bland disagreeable displeasing distasteful dull horrible nasty offensive poor repulsive tasteless ugly unappetizing unenjoyable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsatisfying unsavory

Example Sentences

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One woman is shouting instructions to her husband to get the shot right as the train starts coming - she chews as if she's finished a delicious meal.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

I wonder, as I bite into a slice spread with delicious ricotta.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Each bite is guaranteed to be a delicious medley of both sweet and spice, never just plain browned crust.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

“Guests can choose three delicious shrimp preparations to start and order more when they’re ready,” Red Lobster said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Everything is delicious, cooked to perfection,” Papa says.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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