Definition of luscious
1a
: having a delicious taste or smell : sweet
chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping
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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The first known use of luscious was in the 15th century
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