juicy

juicy

adj \ˈjü-sē\

juic·i·erjuic·i·est

Definition of JUICY

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

— juic·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb

— juic·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun

Examples of JUICY

1. The meat is tender and juicy.
2. a juicy bit of news
3. I want to know all the juicy details.
4. She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.

First Known Use of JUICY

15th century

Related to JUICY

Synonyms: fleshy, pulpy, succulent

Antonyms: juiceless, sapless

Related Words: sappy, watery

Near Antonyms: dehydrated, desiccated, dry, sere (also sear), shriveled (or shrivelled), withered

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Rhymes with JUICY

goosey, sluicy, sprucy