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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For “One Battle After Another,” Anderson, an acolyte of “The French Connection,” wanted VistaVision for its toothy texture and lush but less-than-clean picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

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

Bertrand’s a tall, earnest fellow with a shaved head, a mustache, and a toothy grin.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

The president touched his heart, and stood a little straighter at the lectern, flashing a toothy smile as the crowd continued to cheer.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

He shot Mrs. Chiltington a toothy smile, then pivoted back to the players.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

toothy

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