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

• 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

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This savory dressing is made with mushrooms, the holy trinity (green bell peppers, onions, and celery), buttery breadcrumbs, and of course, juicy oysters. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025

The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context. —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025

Each dumpling delivers the perfect balance of crunch and juicy filling. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for juicy

• bucy
• 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