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

His restaurants were known for big burgers — not smashburgers but thick, juicy patties. —Connie Ogle updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026

Toast the bread just lightly just to give it the structure to withstand the juiciest of tomatoes. —Midwest Living, 15 May 2026

Cowgirl Courage, a nod to Jessie (Woody’s sister), is comprised of horsetail extract, juicy fruit, bright citrus, sandalwood and wildflowers. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender. —Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 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