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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 For example, fans of Pie Tap's delicious frosé can order a gallon to take home. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 But before this all begins, everyone usually fills up on a delicious brunch surrounded by loved ones. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025 Makhani and Punjabi curry were absolutely delicious. Andrew King, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for delicious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicious
Adjective
  • Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
  • It was recently renovated and features tasteful interior finishes and furniture.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As for that delightful scent McGuinness referenced?
    Victoria Moorhouse, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.
    Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.
    The Pham, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Soft-Shell Crab Refers to the brief time just after a blue crab molts, during which the entire shell is edible.
    Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Airline halloumi can be hit or miss, but this one was pleasantly edible.
    Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • However, a visit to a nearby senior center in their new home of Keller resulted in a gift that far exceeded even the tastiest candy.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Parmesan and garlic were tasty, but not overpowering.
    Steph Solis, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Sarah Howlett, a mom of tween twins in Boulder, Colorado Lies that End Up Bringing Lasting Joy Finally, sometimes lies end up being enriching and unexpectedly sweet.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This super-hydrating formula is packed with avocado and jojoba oils and complemented by yummy, musky floral notes, making quick work of thirsty tangles.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Offer your cat yummy treats or toys in the carrier at home regularly to help your cat become more comfortable with the carrier.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a place downtown called Soul Classics that’s really nice, like street-wear stuff.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Not easy to do, but nice to come through tonight.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delicious. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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