juicier; juiciest
Synonyms of juicynext
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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Dark meat is generally more forgiving because it can be cooked to as high as 195 degrees and still come out juicy. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 These varieties produce juicy, plump strawberries, which are perfect for a summer harvest. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 Wild State Cider Another Lincoln Park hot spot, Wild State Cider is wild—the ciders range from traditional (wild apple and classic dry) to experimental flavors, like pineapple and dragon fruit, strawberry peach, and juicy mango. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Not only does this provide balance for the effervescent strawberry note, but helps to ground it and mellow out the juicy sweetness. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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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