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Synonyms
Example Sentences
The whole meal was delish.
the homemade chocolate sauce was absolutely delish
Recent Examples on the Web
Anything as old as this parade has accreted plenty of delish rumors.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
Savor the delish style, scrumptious Italian eats, and enchanting views of the leafy inner courtyard.
—Stephanie Orma, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022
This non-alcoholic, mocktail book is filled with delish drink recipes that can be used for any occasion.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 July 2022
Fat Ben, Cincinnati’s most instagrammable baker who can make absolutely anything into a delish cake formation and many other delights, is doing a Pop Up at Streetside Brewery.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2022
Mostly, these state-sundering tantrums have been delish meat for national publications to chow down on cherished clichés about the California dream dying, dying, dead.
—Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
Mostly, these state-sundering tantrums have been delish meat for national publications to chow down on cherished clichés about the California dream dying, dying, dead.
—Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
Mostly, these state-sundering tantrums have been delish meat for national publications to chow down on cherished clichés about the California dream dying, dying, dead.
—Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
Visitors can also enjoy delish pumpkin beers that are on tap at several local brewpubs.
—Noma Nazish, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
Savor the delish style, scrumptious Italian eats, and enchanting views of the leafy inner courtyard.
—Stephanie Orma, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022
This non-alcoholic, mocktail book is filled with delish drink recipes that can be used for any occasion.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 July 2022
Fat Ben, Cincinnati’s most instagrammable baker who can make absolutely anything into a delish cake formation and many other delights, is doing a Pop Up at Streetside Brewery.
—Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2022
Mostly, these state-sundering tantrums have been delish meat for national publications to chow down on cherished clichés about the California dream dying, dying, dead.
—Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
Mostly, these state-sundering tantrums have been delish meat for national publications to chow down on cherished clichés about the California dream dying, dying, dead.
—Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
Mostly, these state-sundering tantrums have been delish meat for national publications to chow down on cherished clichés about the California dream dying, dying, dead.
—Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2021
Visitors can also enjoy delish pumpkin beers that are on tap at several local brewpubs.
—Noma Nazish, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
by shortening & alteration
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near delish
Cite this Entry
“Delish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delish. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.
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