having a pleasant taste or smell, very pleasant; delightful

Formal and Informal Expressions of delicious

In different contexts, you can replace 'delicious' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'flavorful, tasty' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'yummy, scrumptious' is a commonplace synonym.

delicious: Explore its Definition & Usage

delicious Definition

1having a pleasant taste or smell
2very pleasant; delightful

Using delicious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delicious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The food was absolutely delicious.
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This cake is so delicious!
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The aroma of the coffee is delicious.
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The wine has a delicious flavor.

delicious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for delicious

Antonyms for delicious

Phrases with delicious

deliciously sweet
very sweet in a pleasant way
Example
The strawberries were deliciously sweet.
deliciously spicy
spicy in a pleasant way
Example
The curry was deliciously spicy.
deliciously creamy
creamy in a pleasant way
Example
The ice cream was deliciously creamy.

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Summary: delicious in Brief

The term 'delicious' [dɪˈlɪʃəs] describes something that has a pleasant taste or smell, or is very pleasant and delightful. It is often used to describe food and drinks, such as 'This cake is so delicious!' and 'The wine has a delicious flavor.' 'Delicious' can also be used in phrases like 'deliciously sweet,' 'deliciously spicy,' and 'deliciously creamy,' which describe specific qualities of taste.