delicious — having a very pleasant taste or smell
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a very pleasant taste or smell
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 맛있는, 맛이 좋은
Korean pronunciation: 디-리-셔스 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret recipe makes the most delicious kimchi in the neighborhood.
- The pizza looks so delicious that even my diet plan is crying.
- She cooked a delicious dinner for her family last night.
delicious
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈlɪʃəs//
having a very pleasant taste or smell
This cake tastes absolutely delicious!
From suspicious to delicious - nutritious never tasted so good!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'deliciosus'에서 유래했으며, '기쁨을 주는, 즐거운'이라는 뜻의 'deliciae'에서 파생되었습니다. 원래는 단순히 '즐거운' 의미였지만, 시간이 지나면서 특히 음식의 맛에 대한 표현으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret recipe makes the most delicious kimchi in the neighborhood.”
“The pizza looks so delicious that even my diet plan is crying.”
“She cooked a delicious dinner for her family last night.”
“The delicious smell from the bakery made me forget I was supposed to be on a diet.”
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