delicious — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

delicious (/dɪˈlɪʃəs/)

adjective  ·  Beginner  ·  Food & Drink

🔊 /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

Meaning

Meaning: extremely pleasant to taste

Having a very pleasant taste or smell. It is a strong word of praise for food and drink.

Examples

🗣 The cake was absolutely delicious.

Etymology

From Latin ‘deliciosus’ (delightful), from ‘delicia’ (delight).

How & Where It’s Used

A strong compliment for food; can also describe a delightful smell.

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Tags: taste, flavor

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