delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

adjectivede · li · cious

Think: “DE-light is LISH-us!” — DE + LI + ‘cious’ sounds like “lish-us.”

Yes, it's delicious. Watch the ending: it’s **-cious** (not -tious or -shus).

Definitions

  1. adjectivehaving a very pleasant taste or smell; very enjoyable to eat or drink
  2. adjective(informal) very pleasing or enjoyable

Examples

  • The soup smelled delicious, so I asked for a second bowl.
  • She packed a delicious lunch with fruit, yogurt, and a sandwich.
  • It was delicious to hear the good news after such a long week.

Synonyms

tastyflavorfuldelectablescrumptiousappetizing

Antonyms

disgustingunappetizingbland

Translations

ES deliciosoPT deliciosoFR délicieux

Common misspellings

delishusdelicousdelisiousdelicioussdelitiousdeliciuos

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