delicious — having a very pleasant taste or smell
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a very pleasant taste or smell
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
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
The children smiled as they ate a delicious chocolate cake.
The delicious cookies filled the kitchen with smiles and delight. (DELIGHT + YUMMY → delicious food makes you happy)
The delicious and nutritious breakfast gave the ambitious athlete energy for the day.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin deliciosus, derived from deliciae meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight'. Originally signifying 'pleasant' or 'delightful', the term gradually specialized to describe particularly pleasing tastes and flavors of food.
Breakdown
deliciae (pleasure, delight) + -osus (Latin adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of').
🎵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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Antonyms
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