delicious

adjective
UK: /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
US: /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/

  1. Having a very pleasant taste or smell.

    1. This cake is delicious, I want more. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aroma of freshly baked bread is truly delicious and inviting. [ ] [ ]

  2. Extremely enjoyable or delightful.

    1. This movie was delicious! [ ] [ ]
    2. The gossip about the celebrity was a delicious bit of scandal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tasty yummy appetizing delightful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delicious" in English means: Having a very pleasant taste or smell., Extremely enjoyable or delightful..

The phonetic transcription of "delicious" is /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ in British English and /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delicious": tasty, yummy, appetizing, delightful.

Example usage of "delicious": "This cake is delicious, I want more.". More examples on the page.