juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē 

juicier; juiciest

1

: having much juice : succulent

2

: rewarding or profitable especially financially : fat

juicy contract

a juicy dramatic role

3

a

: rich in interest : colorful

juicy details

b

: sensational, racy

a juicy scandal

c

: full of vitality : lusty

juicily

ˈjü-sə-lē 

adverb

juiciness

ˈjü-sē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of juicy

• fleshy
• succulent

Examples of juicy in a Sentence

The meat is tender and juicy.

a juicy bit of news

I want to know all the juicy details.

She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, a juicy possibility could be an opening night of LeBron, Giannis and the Heat in New York for the night the Knicks receive their championship rings. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

This full-bodied blend offers juicy flavors of lemon lime, peach, apple, and apricot. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Trolly Stop in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is a local legend known for its juicy and delicious hot dogs. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Tubular pasta shapes hold the light, creamy, slightly spicy sauce well, and the shrimp are always perfectly juicy. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for juicy

• bucy
• fusee
• lucy

Kids Definition

juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē 

juicier; juiciest

1

: having much juice : succulent

2

a

: rich in interest : colorful

b

: racy entry 1 sense 2

a juicy scandal

juicily

-sə-lē 

adverb

juiciness

-sē-nəs 

noun