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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat

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a delicious meal
a tasty meal
a yummy meal
a flavorful meal
a delectable meal
delicious irony
hilarious irony
sweet irony
exquisite irony
wonderful irony
beautiful irony
a delicious aroma
an appetizing aroma
a luscious aroma
a sweet aroma
a pleasant aroma
a delectable aroma

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of delicious Get out the grill and prepare to celebrate Independence Day with BBQs, lawn chairs, and delicious food! Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 July 2025 Pigs also are the source of her favorite meats, and the breed tastes delicious. Bennet Goldstein, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025 Central Florida brings together the region’s top chefs, restaurants, and beverage experts for an unforgettable evening of delicious dining, exceptional cocktails, live entertainment and a mission to combat children’s hunger in Central Florida. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025 Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
  • This tasty offer is perfect for fried chicken fans and won’t empty your wallet.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • The tasty crustaceans also are typically less wary during what is officially known as the two-day lobster sport season.
    Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
  • Wild ginger is different from culinary ginger and is not edible.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • The set's 358 pieces build this sweet character from the Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous TV show, along with its yummy veggies.
    Anja Webb, Parents, 9 July 2025
  • Frodo the dog’s favorite pastimes include long sniff walks, showing off his trick training with yummy snacks, and curling up with his preferred people.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • The reality star also shared the baby’s sweet name: Teddi.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 July 2025
  • Death cap mushrooms are easily mistaken for other edible varieties, and reportedly possess a sweet taste that belies their potent toxicity.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Its mid 2000s Tuscan-core decorum is as outdated as the bone marrow appetizer is scrumptious.
    Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Fresh green beans retained their summery crunch, tossed with frisee, scrumptious lardons and slivered almonds in the haricot vert salad ($22), the mixture lightly dressed with a mustard vinaigrette and topped with a soft-boiled egg.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
  • And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 14 July 2025

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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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