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

Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025

Humans shouldn’t be the only ones enjoying pumpkin treats in the fall — pumpkin can also be a healthy and tasty snack for cats and dogs. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025

The real Soup Nazi was a notoriously cranky chef named Al Yeganeh, who would refuse service to anyone who committed any number of small infractions while in line for his famously tasty bisques. —Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

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