delicious

adjective

Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty.

(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

(slang) Having tremendous sex appeal.

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Synonyms for delicious

scrumptiousadj yummyadj delectableadj lusciousadj tastyadj delightfuladj toothsomeadj appetizingadj savoryadj flavorfuladj sapidadj flavorsomeadj palatableadj succulentadj daintyadj

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The word delicious breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root lic-, from Latin lacio (“entice, allure”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.