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delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/adjective

Having a very good taste.

Example sentences

  • “The soup was so delicious that everyone asked for a second bowl.”
  • “Grandma's apple pie is the most delicious dessert I've ever eaten.”

Occasionally stretched beyond food: 'delicious irony' and 'delicious gossip' mean wickedly enjoyable.

Synonyms for delicious

Antonyms

  • disgusting
  • unappetizing

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