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

Goldstein also shared recipes for a refreshing no-cook corn gazpacho and juicy air fryer corn on the cob topped with a creamy lime sauce and Cotija cheese. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

This is when crops have recovered from the summer heat from the day before and your veggies will be the juiciest and sweetest. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

And as traditional sources of demand have moved away from Treasuries, private market participants have stepped in — demanding juicier yields in the process. — Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Made with real fruit and just a touch of sugar, Pink Guava (a new flavor released last summer) is juicy and bright, with notes of hibiscus and orange. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 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