delicious

adjective de·li·cious \di-ˈli-shəs\

: very pleasant to taste

: having a smell that suggests a very pleasant taste

: very pleasing or enjoyable

Full Definition of DELICIOUS

: affording great pleasure : delightful <delicious anecdotes>

: appealing to one of the bodily senses especially of taste or smell

— de·li·cious·ly adverb

— de·li·cious·ness noun

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Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin deliciosus, from Latin deliciae delights, from delicere to allure

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy

Antonyms: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

noun

plural De·li·cious·es or Delicious

: a sweet red or yellow eating apple of United States origin that has a crown of five rounded prominences on the end opposite the stem

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circa 1903

DELICIOUSLY Defined for Kids

adjective de·li·cious \di-ˈli-shəs\

: giving great pleasure especially to the taste or smell

— de·li·cious·ly adverb

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