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

While the view and location is fantastic, the food is equally impressive with a choice of some of the best steaks in town from the delicious filet to the juicy sirloin. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Biting into a juicy hamburger hot off the grill is one of our favorite parts of a summer cookout. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

In the brief but juicy clip, posted to gossip page Deux Moi’s Instagram, Charlotte Watts (Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts’ artist granddaughter) walks down the steps to the street, followed by an unidentified woman. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

And then Parmesan and garlic, which are two other solid ingredients that are going to form this nice base in between the crust and the juicy fruit that goes on top of it. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 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