toothsome

toothsome

adjective

Definition of TOOTHSOME

1

very pleasing to the sense of taste <a toothsome chocolate dessert>

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

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

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

2

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

Synonyms bodacious, desirable, dishy, hot, luscious, toothsome

Related Words foxy, nubile; hunky, studly [slang]; alluring, seductive, sultry, vampish, vampy