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 adverb
juiciness noun

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.
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jackie Fields, People.com, 27 May 2025 The chicken is pan-fried until golden, like a juicy and crispy schnitzel. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 May 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Maryland vs. Cornell is a juicy matchup for the NCAA lacrosse championship. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025 Over six seasons, the series dished out plenty of juicy storylines to keep fans coming back for more — from the epic Joey-Dawson-Pacey love triangle to groundbreaking takes on mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. Breanne L. Heldman, EW.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for juicy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of juicy was in the 15th century

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“Juicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juicy. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

juicy

adjective
juicier; juiciest
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
a
: rich in interest : colorful
b
: racy entry 1 sense 2
a juicy scandal
juicily adverb
juiciness noun

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