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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 All three flavors are delicious because the mac and cheese itself is tasty, and the bread cones taste like the perfect combo of garlic bread and everything bagel seasoning. Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 May 2025 Sinner and Alcaraz will meet Sunday in the Rome final in a tasty preview to Paris. Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Your choice of white or dark meat is freshly fried to order and then sauced in a variety of tasty combinations. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 Nutrition Expert Discusses Whether Burgers Could Actually Be Healthy By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 For many people, a tasty burger with all the toppings is the ultimate cheat meal. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty
Adjective
  • Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 30 May 2025
  • My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
  • While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
  • Satisfy savory or sweet cravings with avocado toast or pastries, and grab a Reuben panini for the road.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Adjective
  • That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
  • Reyes was a nice spring training story, but the Yankees were fooled by meaningless February and March stats.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • His stage delivery is pleasing and his topic is beyond fascinating.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • The caviar is pleasing to look at, with a dark-brown and amber hue, and the flavor is like the ocean concentrated into a tiny drop—in the very best way.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, fan speed, drive setting, and volume are all heavy metal wheels that feel so nice and make a satisfying, muffled click.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Milliner believes there is a practical side to the poultry craze as consumers increasingly seek out satisfying and affordable alternatives amid rising beef prices.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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