succulence
/'sʌkjuləns/ Cách viết khác : (succulency) /'sʌkjulənsi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A juicy appetizing quality: The state or property of being full of juice, moisture, or flavorful liquid, making something appealing and delicious to eat.
- The quality of being succulent: In botany, this refers to the characteristic of plants having thick, fleshy tissues that store water.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The succulence of the ripe peach was incredible. (The juicy, delicious quality of the ripe peach was incredible.)
- Chefs aim to preserve the succulence of the meat when roasting. (Chefs aim to preserve the juicy, flavorful quality of the meat when roasting.)
- The plant's succulence allows it to survive in arid climates. (The plant's water-storing, fleshy quality allows it to survive in dry climates.)
Advanced Usage
- Describing abstract qualities: While primarily used for food and plants, "succulence" can be used metaphorically to describe rich, abundant, or satisfying qualities in other contexts, such as writing or art.
- The poet's language had a surprising succulence, full of vivid imagery. (The poet's language had a surprisingly rich and satisfying quality.)
Variants and Related Words
- Succulent (adj): Full of juice; tender and delicious. Also refers to a type of plant with thick, water-storing leaves or stems.
- a succulent steak; a collection of succulents
- Succulency (n): A less common variant of "succulence," with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Juiciness: The quality of containing a lot of juice.
- Lushness: Richness, abundance (often used for plant growth, can imply juiciness).
- Tenderness: Softness and ease of chewing (often associated with succulence in food).
Antonyms
- Dryness: Lacking moisture or juice.
- Aridity: Extreme dryness.
- Toughness: Hard to chew or cut (opposite of tender succulence).
Noun
- a juicy appetizingness