tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
tastier; tastiest
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1
a
: having a marked and appetizing flavor
a tasty meal
b
: strikingly attractive or interesting
a tasty bit of gossip
2
: tasteful
tastily
ˈtā-stə-lē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
adverb
tastiness
ˈtā-stē-nəs How to pronounce tasty (audio)
noun

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palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste.

palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Examples of tasty in a Sentence

the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery
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The origins of the tasty treat are a little murky, but the cake's position at the top of our cafeteria dessert pyramid is certainly not. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025 The new chips are also tasty by themselves, too — the blend of umami barbecue, tangy mustard and creamy ranch flavors come together in a flavorful combination. — Logan Holland, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Many security companies reserve backup as a tasty treat for those who upgrade to suite-level protection. — PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025 Using roasted chickpeas instead is just as tasty—if not more so—and can add up to five extra grams of fiber, Geiger says. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of tasty was in 1603

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tasty

adjective
ˈtā-stē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
tastier; tastiest
1
: pleasing to the taste : savory
2
: very attractive or interesting
tastily
-stə-lē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
adverb
tastiness
-stē-nəs How to pronounce tasty (audio)
noun

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