tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

tastier; tastiest

1

a

: having a marked and appetizing flavor

a tasty meal

b

: strikingly attractive or interesting

a tasty bit of gossip

2

: tasteful

tastily

ˈtā-stə-lē 

adverb

tastiness

ˈtā-stē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of tasty

• delicious
• pleasant
• delightful
• enjoyable
• sweet
• nice
• pleasing
• satisfying
• good

Choose the Right Synonym for tasty

palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste.

palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Examples of tasty in a Sentence

the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery

Recent Examples on the Web

Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle's creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats. —Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026

The Essential Flavors of Morocco culinary tour includes cooking classes, shopping at souks for spices, and other tasty experiences. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

Milk made with fresh strawberries is a tasty way to start the day. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026

But the charming Williamson County spot packs in attractions like art galleries, a whiskey distillery, and tasty restaurants across its approximately 1,100 acres. —Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tasty

• hasty

Kids Definition

tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

tastier; tastiest

1

: pleasing to the taste : savory

2

: very attractive or interesting

tastily

-stə-lē 

adverb

tastiness

-stē-nəs 

noun