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succulent

adjective suc·cu·lent \ ˈsə-kyə-lənt \

|Updated on: 18 Jul 2018

Examples: succulent in a Sentence

Definition of succulent

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

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succulently

adverb

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Examples of succulent in a Sentence

vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

Recent Examples of succulent from the Web

The brand relies on prickly pear — a succulent that’s said to have anti-inflammatory qualities — in all of its products, which is why Huxley devotees rave about the hydration benefits and general skin-soothing effects.

— the editors, The Strategist, "Huxley (the Skin Care of Choice Among Korean Flight Attendants) Is 50 Percent Off," 27 June 2018
Buddha’s Temple’ This succulent has mesmerizing layers of leaves that look as if an origami artist folded them.

— michelle slatalla, WSJ, "Plant Swaps: The Cheap Way to Score Rare Houseplants," 7 June 2018
Once knotty ropes of sinew unwind and melt into succulent gelatin, the Liholiho team can peel away the tough outer membrane.

— ali bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The magic of Liholiho Yacht Club," 22 June 2018
Samsa — meat pies in bulging triangles of puff pastry and smaller rounds with a softer wrap of dough — arrive with the meat (lamb and beef, minced fine) still succulent, their fats half-liquid and running.

— ligaya mishan, New York Times, "At Cafe Dushanbe, a Chef Stays True to His Tajik Roots," 21 June 2018
When done right, lobster is tender, succulent and rich in taste.

— phil potempa, Post-Tribune, "From the Farm: Lobsters and chefs share decades of a love-hate relationship," 9 June 2018
Those were followed by a plump, succulent, grilled langoustine from Froya, an island off the middle of Norway’s almost 1,600-mile coastline.

— alexander lobrano, New York Times, "New New Nordic Cuisine Takes Hold in Oslo," 29 May 2018
The finished gravy, strewn with chunks of juicy roasted oranges, is so good you will be tempted to drink it, but hold back and pour it over the succulent meat instead.

— jill o'connor, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cookbook celebrates versatility of oranges," 26 Mar. 2018
How to Not Kill Your Fancy New Cactus Maggie Shannon The ultimate succulent survival guide.

— noah johnson, GQ, "How to Not Kill Your Fancy New Cactus," 31 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of succulent

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

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First Known Use: 1601

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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succulent Synonyms

Synonyms

ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), scrumptious, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, yummy;

Antonyms

distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky);

Near Antonyms

banal, boring, commonplace, tedious;

noisome, smelly, stinky;

noxious, unwholesome;

miserable, wretched;

abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant;

Related Words

digestible, eatable, edible;

delightful, heavenly, pleasing;

agreeable, gratifying, pleasant;

choice, delicate, exquisite, rare;

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succulent

noun

Definition of succulent

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

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Recent Examples of succulent from the Web

Having mobile plants would be perfect for people (like myself) who have homes full of succulents, but need to move them about so they don’t get burned during heatwaves.

— james vincent, The Verge, "This sun-chasing robot looks after the plant on its head," 12 July 2018
Kenneth Setzer Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Cacti and succulents have been really popular for quite a while also.

— kenneth setzer, miamiherald, "Houseplant advice for the millennial (or anyone) who doesn’t have a green thumb," 11 July 2018
Sixty species of succulents and cactuses were planted, reflecting a young reef.

— martina schimitschek, sandiegouniontribune.com, "At Scripps, a seascape landscape," 5 July 2018
Taxidermy, succulents and curious natural specimens.

— natasha bourlin, SFChronicle.com, "Increasingly hip Midtown Reno has a glow that’s not from neon," 29 June 2018
Cacti and succulents are dotted elsewhere throughout the home, as a frequent flyer needs plants that don’t require frequent watering.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: The SF Bachelor Pad Of A Young Pilot Soars With Bold Colors," 22 Feb. 2018
Sedum, that spongy, low-growing succulent, is favored by many green roofers in the Northeast for its short roots and drought-resistant properties.

— michelle higgins, New York Times, "The Living Roof Takes Root," 26 June 2018
Bird also sells succulents and has an entire room of carnivorous plants, including one large enough to consume rodents or a small monkey.

— karen ridder, kansascity, "Caring for elegant orchids (and carnivorous plants) isn’t as hard as you think," 7 June 2018
Indoor plants, outdoor/landscape plants, succulents, vegetable transplants.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "New CEO takes the helm at animal shelter...community news," 31 May 2018

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First Known Use of succulent

1825

in the meaning defined above

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Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, nomenclature, sylvan, xylem

SUCCULENT Defined for English Language Learners

succulent

adjective

Definition of succulent for English Language Learners

: full of juice
of plants : having thick, heavy leaves or stems that store water

succulent

noun

Definition of succulent for English Language Learners

: a plant that stores water in its leaves or stems : a succulent plant

SUCCULENT Defined for Kids

succulent

adjective suc·cu·lent \ ˈsə-kyə-lənt \

Definition of succulent for Students

: juicy

succulent fruits

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