adjective
delicious
dih-LIH-shuhs
adjective
1
Very pleasing to the taste; tasty.
"This soup is absolutely delicious."
"They served a delicious three-course meal at the wedding."
How to Use Delicious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTastes great, or is otherwise very pleasing.
Common pairings
absolutely delicious
delicious meal
smells delicious
Word Forms
more delicious comparative, most delicious superlative
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Etymology
From Old French delicieux, from Late Latin deliciosus, "delightful" — from the same root as "delight" and "delicacy."