delicious

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely appealing to the sense of taste; savory or sweet.

  - "The dessert was delicious."
  - "The chef prepared a delicious meal."
  - "The chocolate cake was too delicious to resist."

• adjective

  Giving great pleasure or enjoyment.

  - "The sunset was a delicious sight."
  - "The symphony was a delicious experience."
  - "The new novel was a delicious read."

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Pronunciation

1. /diˈlɪʃəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delicious
yum yum , plum dum , bumbum , rum tum , jumbo jam

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Variants

List of all variants of delicious that leads to same result
delicious , deliciously , deliciousness , deliciousnesses , Delicious , Deliciouses , Red Delicious , Red Deliciouses

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Forms

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deliciously, more delicious, most delicious

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Etymology

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From Old French delicius, from Latin delectus 'a choosing, a taking,' past participle of delectare 'to choose, delight,' from de- 'apart' + lectus 'picked out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'delicious' is often used interchangeably with the term 'scrumptious.'

2. In the culinary world, 'delicious' is often used to describe food that is not only tasty but also visually appealing.

3. The term 'delicious' is also used to describe things that are pleasing to the senses other than taste, such as a beautiful sunset or a soothing piece of music.

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Related Concepts

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1. gourmet: A person who enjoys fine food and wine.

2. palate: The roof of the mouth, especially the sense of taste and the ability to distinguish different flavors.

3. savor: To taste and enjoy the flavor of food or drink slowly and fully.

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Culture

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Delicious is often used to describe food that is pleasing to the taste. It is also used metaphorically to describe things that are pleasing to the senses or give great pleasure or enjoyment. Delicious food is a common theme in literature, art, and music. For example, in the novel 'Julie and Julia,' the protagonist spends a year cooking all the recipes in Julia Child's cookbook and blogging about her experiences. In music, the term 'delicious' is used in song titles such as 'Delicious' by Justin Timberlake and 'Delicious' by Joss Stone.

How to Memorize "delicious"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a delicious meal, such as a juicy steak or a rich chocolate cake. Visualize the texture, color, and aroma of the food. Imagine taking a bite and savoring the taste.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delicious' with positive emotions, such as happiness, pleasure, and satisfaction. Think of a time when you had a delicious meal or experienced something delicious.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the meaning of 'delicious.' For example, 'Delicious' could stand for 'Delightful, Elaborate, Luxurious, Indulgent, Savory, Scrumptious, Sensational.'

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