tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

tastier; tastiest

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 

adverb

tastiness

ˈtā-stē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of tasty

• delicious
• pleasant
• delightful
• enjoyable
• sweet
• nice
• pleasing
• satisfying
• good

Choose the Right Synonym for tasty

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

Recent Examples on the Web

This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026

One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026

Breakfast is served a la carte and includes standard items like eggs, pastries, and yogurt, as well as local specialties like a tasty budino di riso (a Tuscan pastry made with rice pudding). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026

The secret to keeping it tasty and not sulfurous is to barely cook the broccoli. —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tasty

• hasty

Kids Definition

tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

tastier; tastiest

1

: pleasing to the taste : savory

2

: very attractive or interesting

tastily

-stə-lē 

adverb

tastiness

-stē-nəs 

noun