delicious

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adjective

de·​li·​cious di-ˈli-shəs How to pronounce delicious (audio)
1
: affording great pleasure : delightful
a delicious bit of gossip
2
: appealing to one of the bodily senses especially of taste or smell
a delicious meal
delicious aromas
deliciously adverb
deliciousness noun

Delicious

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noun

plural Deliciouses or Delicious
: a sweet red or yellow eating apple of U.S. origin that has a crown of five rounded prominences on the end opposite the stem

Examples of delicious in a Sentence

Adjective This is the most delicious ice cream I have ever eaten. Delicious aromas were floating from the kitchen. a delicious bit of gossip
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Their delicious Viognier is golden colored in the glass with aromas of apricot, peach, and honeysuckle and flavors of nectarine, honeydew, and Gala apple. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 The Original Italian Dinner One of Cincinnati's oldest continuous traditions, this dinner features delicious handmade ravioli, meatballs and sauce made by the members of the church and the Sons & Daughters of Italy. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2024 Alexander Baxter Back at Boath, the group drifted into the dining room for a delicious breakfast. Sarah Wood, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 The previous night’s catch—amberjack, dolphin fish, some red snapper—is being grilled fresh off the boat, with a simple mix of salt and rosemary, for the 40 guests who have paid to join the fundraiser and enjoy a delicious three-course meal in the process. Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 It’s pared down to the things that make the dish special and delicious, and has ingredients that are easy to find. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Kwong says the key factor in making delicious at-home tanghulu is temperature control. Steffi Cao, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024 Designed to perfectly cook popcorn on the stovetop or an open flame, this classic popper is made from durable aluminum to evenly conduct heat and produce delicious kernels. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024 These charming European towns have jaw-dropping scenery, delicious food, and more. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin deliciosus, from Latin deliciae delights, from delicere to allure

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delicious was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delicious. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

delicious

1 of 2 adjective
de·​li·​cious di-ˈlish-əs How to pronounce delicious (audio)
: giving great pleasure : delightful
especially : very pleasing to the taste
deliciously adverb
deliciousness noun

Delicious

2 of 2 noun
De·​li·​cious
di-ˈlish-əs
plural Deliciouses or Delicious
: a sweet red or yellow apple of U.S. origin that has five bumps arranged around the end opposite the stem

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