First Known Use: 15th century
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luscious
adjective lus·cious \ˈlə-shəs\
: having a very appealing taste or smell
: richly appealing
: very physically attractive
Full Definition of LUSCIOUS
3
a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses b : excessively ornate
— lus·cious·ly adverb
— lus·cious·ness noun
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Origin of LUSCIOUS
Middle English lucius, perhaps alteration of licius, short for delicious
Related to LUSCIOUS
- Synonyms
- ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, delicious, 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)
LUSCIOUS Defined for Kids
luscious
adjective lus·cious \ˈlə-shəs\
Definition of LUSCIOUS for Kids
1
: having a delicious taste or smell <Children gathered around and stared longingly at the luscious fruit while the adults gulped with their mouths watering. — Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon>
2
: delightful to hear, see, or feel <a luscious singing voice>
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