Definitions

toothy

[too-thee, -thee] / ˈtu θi, -ði /

ADJECTIVE

palatable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appetizing attractive delicious enjoyable pleasant satisfactory tempting

STRONG

toothsome

WEAK

A-OK aperitive cool copacetic delectable delightful divine fair flavorsome good-tasting heavenly luscious mellow mouthwatering peachy relishing sapid saporific saporous savory scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful tasty yummy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable repulsive unacceptable unattractive unpleasant unsatisfactory

WEAK

bitter distasteful sour unsavory untasty

ADJECTIVE

tasty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing delectable flavorful luscious pungent savory spicy yummy

WEAK

delish divine flavorsome flavory full-flavored good-tasting heavenly mellow palatable piquant sapid scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful toothsome zestful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bland distasteful dull flavorless offensive tasteless unappetizing unsavory

Example Sentences

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The adventurers reckon that they’re probably safe because it’s off-season for the toothy beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But since we know what that toothy nemesis is capable of, we almost feel sorry for the soldiers-for-hire that go up against it.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

In “Happy Gilmore,” Sandler’s unlikely golf star confronts the feisty gator played by Morris after a golf ball lands in his toothy jaws.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

And, yes, she did so with a strained reference to one of the most popular songs from the musical Wicked, topped off with a toothy smile and a wink-wink.

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2024

It’s a toothy smile that looks nothing like Dad.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

toothy

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