tasty

adjective \ ˈtā-stē \

Definition of tasty

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

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tastily

play \-stə-lē\ adverb

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tastiness

play \-stē-nəs\ noun

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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

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But her commitment to her story, the actors selected to give that story life and a wicked sense of humor about documentaries sprinkle the film with some tasty moments.

— rick bentley, chicagotribune.com, "'I Do ... Until I Don't' review: Lake Bell helms a sweet romance," 30 Aug. 2017
Libraries beyond the books Your local library is a source of free activities that sometimes include tasty samples.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Dates on a dime, or close to it," 25 Aug. 2017
The combinations might seem overwhelming at first, but creating half a dozen unique, warm creations is a fun challenge for the family to see who can make the tastiest bite.

— atlanta life, ajc, "3 sweet reasons to hit up Duck Donuts in Alpharetta," 25 Aug. 2017
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer.

— Cincinnati.com, "Column: Oktoberfest in Sayler Park Aug. 26," 16 Aug. 2017
Haithabu was a key stop on a lively sea trade route that brought tasty treats and trinkets like walrus tusks from distant lands.

— annalee newitz, Ars Technica, "1,000-year-old German dinner reveals long-distance Viking trade routes," 7 Aug. 2017
This homogenizes the liquid, dispersing the fat and stabilizing the tasty globules with milk protein.

— Popular Mechanics, "How to Make Ice Cream," 4 Aug. 2017
Hopefully for Kylie, there are some tasty vegan substitutes for these go-to dishes.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner Is Vegan Now," 25 July 2017
The Canteen is a must (get the Brussels sprouts), Local 186 makes a good burger, and The Squealing Pig Pub has tasty fish and chips.

— andrea whittle, CNT, "How to Do Summer in Provincetown, According to Designer John Derian," 21 July 2017

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First Known Use of tasty

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tasty Synonyms

Synonyms

agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, pleasant, welcome

Antonyms

disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome

Near Antonyms

abominable, ghastly, god-awful, hellish, horrid, miserable, wretched; bilious, disgusting, distasteful, obnoxious, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revulsive, unsavory, vile, yucky (also yukky); abhorrent, detestable, hateful, odious; boring, commonplace, dull, flat, insipid, irksome, stale, tedious; displeasing, dissatisfying; depressing, disheartening, dismal, dreary, gloomy, heartbreaking, heartrending, joyless, lachrymose, sad, unhappy; deplorable, doleful, dolorous, lamentable, lugubrious, mournful, regrettable, sorrowful, tragic (also tragical); aggravating, annoying, exasperating, irritating, peeving, perturbing, vexing; forbidding; hostile, intimidating; angering, enraging, incensing, inflaming (also enflaming), infuriating, maddening, outraging, rankling, riling; distressing, disturbing, upsetting

Synonym Discussion of 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

TASTY Defined for English Language Learners

tasty

adjective

Definition of tasty for English Language Learners

: having a good flavor : pleasing to the taste
: very appealing or interesting
: very attractive

TASTY Defined for Kids

tasty

adjective \ ˈtā-stē \

Definition of tasty for Students

tastier; tastiest

:pleasing to the taste

a tasty dessert

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tastiness

noun

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