Antonyms for delicious
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-lish-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlɪʃ əs |
Definition of delicious
Origin :- c.1300 (implied in deliciously), from Old French delicios (Modern French délicieux), from Late Latin deliciosus "delicious, delicate," from Latin delicia (plural deliciae) "a delight, allurement, charm," from delicere "to allure, entice," from de- "away" (see de-) + lacere "lure, deceive" (related to laqueus "noose, snare;" see lace). As a name of a type of apple, attested from 1903, first grown by Jesse Hiatt of Iowa, U.S.A. Colloquial shortening delish is attested from 1920.
- adj pleasing, especially to the taste
- These are very real, nourishing and delicious foods that are being offered you.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- No doubt she could evolve a delicious gum from the mesquite and the incense plant.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- It was such a wonderful day; it was such an unusual and delicious feast.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- What was the matter with her that she was less gay, and that she was so overcome by this delicious pang?
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- She looked once more, just as he was turning his head; and so the minutes passed, and it was delicious.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- It gripped and shook him and made his heart ache with a delicious pain.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- They shot partridges, ptarmigans, and snow ortolans, which are delicious eating.
- Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
- I had suffered so much that I burst out into delicious laughter and sobs.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- The forehead seemed like the protecting rampart of this delicious face.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- It was at the same time both an anxious and a delicious feeling.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
Synonyms for delicious
- adorable
- ambrosial
- appetizing
- choice
- dainty
- darling
- delectable
- delightful
- delish
- distinctive
- divine
- enjoyable
- enticing
- exquisite
- fit for king
- good
- gratifying
- heavenly
- luscious
- lush
- mellow
- mouthwatering
- nectarous
- nice
- palatable
- piquant
- pleasant
- rare
- rich
- sapid
- savory
- scrumptious
- spicy
- sweet
- tasteful
- tasty
- tempting
- titillating
- toothsome
- well-prepared
- well-seasoned
- yummy
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