luscious
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Definition of luscious
1a : having a delicious taste or smell : sweet chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping
b archaic : excessively sweet : cloying
3a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses her luscious voice swelling and decaying with total control, her low notes booming sonorously —Gary Giddins
b : excessively ornate rich and luscious phrases, thick with imagery —Ruth Park
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Synonyms & Antonyms for luscious
Synonyms
agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
Antonyms
disagreeable, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
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Examples of luscious in a Sentence
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The finished meat photos by Ed Anderson are luscious, and the emphasis on Cleveland is strong. — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, "A look at Michael Symon's new book about 'Cleveland-style' barbecue (photos, recipes)," 11 Apr. 2018 The consistency is creamy and luscious and the flavors unfold in layers in your mouth. — Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "3 new restaurants to try in San Diego right now: Monzù, j/wata, An's Dry Cleaning," 5 July 2018 Banán makes luscious, yogurt-like soft serve from pure fruit that’s frozen and then whirred to creamy consistency. — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, "Carissa Moore's Guide to Honolulu's Best Food," 23 May 2018 The dish combined a luscious, lump-crab and mascarpone cheese filling with welcome accents of asparagus and baby spinach. — Andrew Marton, star-telegram, "Dining experience at San Daniele in Grapevine can be described in one word: bellisimo | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 25 Apr. 2018 The smell of sweet temptation 🍒 KIMOJI CHERRY includes notes of juicy red cherry, luscious raspberry, sweet strawberry, cherry blossom, gardenia petals, vanilla, woods and musk. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Is Dropping Three New Perfumes Inspired By Her Kimojis," 9 July 2018 Amanda Seyfried keeps her luscious strands shiny and sleek with a low-key loose curl to it. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "49 Classic Haircuts That Look Amazing at Any Age," 8 July 2018 From Richard's single-scene seduction of Lady Anne (Brandi Huzzie) to his tit-for-tat sparring with Queen Margaret (Regina Morones), the tragedy, about a tyrant's murderous rise and fall, features some of Shakespeare's most luscious language. — SFChronicle.com, "A role and talent perfectly matched in 'Richard III'," 5 July 2018 Spain has a tradition of marvelous, symbolic still-life paintings, portraying luscious melons, silvery fish, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, along with everyday items like vessels and books. — Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, "‘Spain: 500 Years of Spanish Painting From the Museums of Madrid’ Review: A Visual Heritage Tour," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'luscious.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for luscious
luscious
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English Language Learners Definition of luscious
: having a very appealing taste or smell
: richly appealing
: very physically attractive
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Kids Definition of luscious
1 : having a delicious taste or smell Children gathered around and stared longingly at the luscious fruit while the adults gulped with their mouths watering. —Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
2 : delightful to hear, see, or feel a luscious singing voice
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