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succulent

[suhk-yuh-luhnt] / ˈsʌk yə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
juicy, delicious
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
dry unjuicy


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Stewing a piece of meat until it transforms from leather into something tender and succulent.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025

Marked by notes of spice and cherry, the deep red wine is soft, succulent and eminently drinkable—a wine for a special occasion or a Tuesday night with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Jeff Koons stood atop a construction lift and planted a small, silvery gray dudleya succulent on the nose of his monumental topiary sculpture “Split-Rocker” at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

“What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal” Karlson theatrically shouted while resisting a string of officers.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

"I am truly delighted to make your acquaintance," "I heartily thank you for this succulent meal"—I have yet to use either of these pleasantries.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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