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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of tasty Use cut limes as soon as possible for the tastiest flavor. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 Make soy foods tastier, healthier, and loved by more people. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 The dish was incredibly tasty, even without the meat. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025 And from Drew Broussard, a tasty seasonal reminder. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty
Adjective
  • Nothing beats a delicious meal that comes together in one pot while delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Has a creamy taste that most people find pleasant.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
  • While the flavor of this bread did not overwhelm our editors, many commented on the pleasant texture, making this store brand from ALDI a great option as the base for a sandwich or recipe.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Bedoya said the residence is dubbed Asolare, which in Italian means to pass time in a delightful, leisurely way.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Chia seeds absorb liquids, giving the seeds an enjoyable gel-like texture.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
  • My friendship and partnership with Graham has been profound and certainly one of the most enjoyable relationships of my life.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This delicious, sweet bread, filled with raisins and shaped into a charming ring, makes for an excellent breakfast or snack.
    Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Dot's Place, owned by Rebecca Kaufmann and her husband, William, supplies multiple coffee shops across Nashville with homemade cookies, zucchini bread and lemon bars, as well as other sweet treats.
    Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • With a turtleneck and jeans For an ensemble that’s nice (and warm) enough to wear in practically any situation, just add an eye-catching topper to your usual cold-weather combo.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Which would make a nice change of pace from the collective teeth-gnashing in FoCo lately.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But even among those who favor vehicle qualities other than speed-means-everything, the Lucid possesses a pleasing level of confidence.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
  • One or two parts may frustrate younger builders but the end result is very aesthetically pleasing, and there are very few stickers to use.
    Alexander Cox, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The sum of the parts is a more satisfying driving experience, but short of exciting.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Few things are as satisfying as watching a really well-directed and acted kiss scene.
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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