delicious

[dɪˈlɪʃəs]

delicious Definition

• 1. having a pleasant taste or smell
• 2. very 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.

• Example

  This cake is so delicious!

• Example

  The aroma of the coffee is delicious.

• Example

  The wine has a delicious flavor.

delicious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for delicious

• tasty
• flavorful
• yummy
• scrumptious
• delectable

Antonyms for delicious

• disgusting
• unappetizing
• unpalatable

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.