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Delicious Definition & Meaning

delicious
adjective
  1. greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke"
  2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
noun
  1. variety of sweet eating apples

"Delicious" in song lyrics

See how delicious is used in real songs:

  • "I never met a sweet young baby, you're so delicious"
    Akwid f/ Chino XL, Kuky — Ombligo a Ombligo (Bad Girl) (Remix)
  • "Off in the distance, so delicious"
    Almighty f/ Kevlaar 7, Phillie — Soul Position
  • "Chefs around the world claim my flavor's delicious"
    Benefit — Exact

Usage tips for "delicious"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "delicious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for delicious to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does delicious mean?
greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious joke" extremely pleasing to the sense of taste variety of sweet eating apples
What part of speech is delicious?
Delicious is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does delicious have?
Delicious has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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