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

This oil keeps dry lips comfortable and looking juicy, thanks to hydrating hyaluronic acid and smoothing tripeptides, while minty menthol and peppermint oil plump without the painful sting. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026

The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

The story is so entertaining and juicy, but at the end of the day, this really happened. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Led by Peter Krause and Hope Davis as the parents, the series mixes the procedural format with the successful recipe of a juicy family drama. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 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