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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Stern likes Kjaer Weis Highlighter in Radiance for cheeks because its creamy, luscious texture and faint iridescence, as well as Glossier Haloscope in Quartz for its easy-to-apply stick formula and wear-anywhere subtlety. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "How to Get Glowing Skin," 25 June 2018 The satisfying saviors arrived last: a luscious chocolate pot de crème and a comforting cream puff filled with homemade whipped cream. — Lindsey Tramuta, New York Times, "At a Nostalgic Paris Restaurant, Food Takes a Back Seat to Fun," 16 June 2018 Silky, with luscious dark fruit, fennel, raspberry and a touch of tobacco, this one is worth every penny and more. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "12 Cotes du Rhone wines that offer a range of styles and values," 31 May 2018 Satin lipsticks, glistening nail polishes, fragrances in abstract bottles, and luscious face creams were all haloed by my mother’s perfect ovals. — Alisha Acquaye, Teen Vogue, "Giving Mother's Day Beauty Gifts Is Complicated for Me," 13 May 2018 This off-dry wine from very old vines is ripe and luscious with floral and citrus notes and a racy acidity. 5. — Lettie Teague, WSJ, "The Pro Move? Order the German Riesling," 5 July 2018 The breast was served in striking wedges, each with strata of crispy skin, luscious fat, and tender meat, as rich and gamy as foie gras. — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, "The Sprawling, Swanky, Slightly Sterile Legacy Records," 7 June 2018 Southern Blackberry Cobbler is a creamy ice cream with a luscious blackberry flavor combined with flaky pie crust pieces and a blackberry sauce swirl. — Michelle Ewing, ajc, "Blue Bell's Southern Blackberry Cobbler ice cream flavor hits stores for limited time," 5 June 2018 Southern Blackberry Cobbler is a creamy ice cream with a luscious blackberry flavor combined with flaky pie crust pieces and a blackberry sauce swirl. — Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, "Blue Bell brings back Southern Blackberry Cobbler ice cream," 4 June 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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