succulent

1 of 2

adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsə-kyə-lənt 

1

a

: full of juice : juicy

b

: moist and tasty : toothsome

a succulent meal

c

of a plant : having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture

2

: rich in interest

succulently adverb

succulent

2 of 2

noun

: a succulent plant (such as a cactus or an aloe)

Synonyms of succulent

Adjective

• juicy

Examples of succulent in a Sentence

Adjective

vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes

a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In the height of summer, peak season for peaches, the succulent stone fruit was sliced and tossed in simple syrup and spicy jalapenos for a kick. —Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025

To make succulent napkin rings, simply cut a wine cork in half and attach a few faux succulents with hot glue. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

Noun

Jade is a no-fuss succulent requiring nothing more than bright indirect light and a nice big drink once or twice a month. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025

Since succulents can last for years if well taken care of, make this ahead of time to enjoy all season long. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin suculentus, from sucus juice, sap; perhaps akin to Latin sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

Adjective

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for succulent

• truculent

Kids Definition

succulent

1 of 2 adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsək-yə-lənt 

1

a

: full of juice : juicy

succulent cherries

b

: moist and tasty

a succulent meal

c

: having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture

succulent plants

2

: rich in interest

a succulent book

succulently adverb

succulent

2 of 2 noun

: a succulent plant (as a cactus or an aloe)