Delicious

/di'liʃəs/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste: Used to describe food or drink that has a very pleasant and enjoyable flavor.
    • Greatly pleasing or entertaining: Used to describe something that is very enjoyable, delightful, or amusing.

  2. Noun:

    • A variety of sweet eating apple: A specific type of apple known for its sweet flavor.
Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The cake was absolutely delicious. (The cake had an extremely pleasing taste.)
    • We had a delicious meal at the new restaurant. (Our meal was very enjoyable to eat.)
    • She told a delicious story that had everyone laughing. (The story was greatly entertaining and amusing.)

  • Noun:

    • He brought a bag of Delicious apples from the orchard. (He brought a bag of apples of the 'Delicious' variety.)
Advanced Usage

  • Used figuratively for non-food experiences: While primarily for taste, "delicious" can describe other highly pleasing sensations or situations.

    • After the long hike, the cool breeze felt delicious. (The sensation of the breeze was extremely pleasing.)
    • He was in a delicious state of anticipation. (His feeling of anticipation was greatly pleasing.)

  • "Deliciously" (adverb): In a delicious manner.

    • The sauce was deliciously spicy. (The spiciness of the sauce was extremely pleasing to taste.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Deliciousness (n): The quality of being delicious.
    • The deliciousness of the homemade bread was unforgettable.
  • Red Delicious / Golden Delicious (n): Specific cultivars of the 'Delicious' apple variety.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (taste): Delectable, scrumptious, flavorful, tasty, savory.
  • Adjective (pleasing): Delightful, enjoyable, pleasurable, exquisite.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Tasteless, bland, unappetizing, unpleasant.
Related Phrases
  • To smell delicious: To have a very pleasing aroma, often making one anticipate a good taste.
    • The pie baking in the oven smells delicious.
  • To look delicious: To appear very appetizing.
    • The chocolate dessert looked delicious.
Adjective
  1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
  2. greatly pleasing or entertaining
    • a delightful surprise
    • the comedy was delightful
    • a delicious joke
Noun
  1. variety of sweet eating apples

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