delish

adjective

de·​lish di-ˈlish How to pronounce delish (audio)

Example Sentences

The whole meal was delish. the homemade chocolate sauce was absolutely delish
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Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delish was in 1920

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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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