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 juicy slab of brisket was roughly double the diameter of the plush biscuit, and the flavors mingled well. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

But for now, Line of Fire‘s drama remains on the right side of the divide between juicy and obnoxious. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Sweet and juicy, brightly acidic oranges are one of our favorite fruits. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Pink Lady Pink Lady apples have a sweet taste, a pinkish-red peel, and a firm, crispy, and juicy flesh. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 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