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

The smashburger was the same as always, juicy and full of cheese, and the dill and pickle in the Caesar salad brought a bright and refreshing twist to the classic. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Sure, there’s seafood, but the menu also covers hearty sandwiches, juicy burgers, wings, and other comfort classics. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Suddenly, the football debate world has a juicy topic, a bit of a tug-of-war between quarterback and coach, and a reminder of how nonstop the scrutiny of Williams’ play will continue to be. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The thick, juicy chop is served almost like a porterhouse steak. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 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