tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē

tastier; tastiest

Synonyms of tasty next

: having a marked and appetizing flavor

a tasty meal

: strikingly attractive or interesting

a tasty bit of gossip

: tasteful

tastily

ˈtā-stə-lē

adverb

tastiness

ˈtā-stē-nəs

noun

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 This gadget is perfect for those who love quick, convenient, and tasty meals and is a must-have for the holiday season. —

Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023 There's was also a shrimp salad with peppers and egg which was interesting and quite tasty. —

Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023 This piece of pie looks like it was cut right out of a fall photo shoot from a magazine with the beautiful and tasty granola mixture sprinkled on top. —

Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023 Easy calories The tasty filling in PBJs can satisfy hunger when other food is hard to come by. —

Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2023 With the touch of a button, this rechargeable, 18-ounce gadget whips up smoothies, iced coffee and other tasty blends in roughly 10 seconds. —

Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 10 Nov. 2023 Parmesan and smoked gouda make for tasty alternatives. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023 These specialty coffees are tasty, and use only local and organic ingredients. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023 Grab a set of our favorite cocktail glasses, and browse our tasty seasonal drink recipes for a signature adults-only beverage before setting the table with festive napkins and place cards. —

Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2023 See More

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