toothsome

tooth·some

adj \ˈtüth-səm\

Definition of TOOTHSOME

1

a : agreeable, attractive b : sexually attractive <a toothsome blonde>

2

: of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : delicious <crisp toothsome fried chicken>

— tooth·some·ly adverb

— tooth·some·ness noun

Examples of TOOTHSOME

1. <the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood>

First Known Use of TOOTHSOME

1551

Related to TOOTHSOME

Synonyms: ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, delicious, toothy, yummy

Antonyms: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

Related Words: digestible, eatable, edible; delightful, heavenly, pleasing; agreeable, gratifying, pleasant; satisfying; choice, delicate, exquisite, rare

Near Antonyms: banal, boring, commonplace, tedious; noisome, smelly, stinky; noxious, unwholesome; miserable, wretched; abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

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