Synonyms of delicious

delicious

adjective

di-ˈli-shəs 

1

as in tasty

very pleasing to the sense of taste

the family sat down to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasty
• flavorful
• edible
• delightful
• yummy
• scrumptious
• delectable
• heavenly
• appetizing
• succulent
• luscious
• lush
• tasteful
• savory
• dainty
• palatable
• delish
• pleasant
• flavorsome
• satisfying
• ambrosial
• mouthwatering
• toothy
• toothsome
• pleasing
• exquisite
• digestible
• rare
• eatable
• delicate
• gratifying
• agreeable
• choice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• tasteless
• distasteful
• unpalatable
• insipid
• boring
• stale
• unsavory
• tedious
• commonplace
• banal
• unappetizing
• flavorless
• noxious
• yucky
• smelly
• unwholesome
• unpleasant
• miserable
• awful
• disgusting
• stinky
• repulsive
• offensive
• wretched
• disagreeable
• repugnant
• abominable
• horrid
• detestable
• sickening
• noisome
• abhorrent
• foul
• repellent
• nauseating

2

as in delightful

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

a delicious breeze gave us welcome relief from the tropical heat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delightful
• pleasant
• enjoyable
• sweet
• nice
• pleasing
• satisfying
• good
• heavenly
• welcome
• tasty
• pretty
• pleasurable
• delectable
• tempting
• soothing
• luscious
• comforting
• savory
• amusing
• dreamy
• comfortable
• grateful
• jolly
• congenial
• agreeable
• gratifying
• palatable
• felicitous
• darling
• blessed
• happy
• fascinating
• charming
• desirable
• attractive
• dulcet
• blissful
• delightsome
• entertaining
• alluring
• enchanting
• cheerful
• inviting
• enviable
• calming
• gracious
• relishable
• hospitable
• amiable
• joyous
• personable
• cheery
• goodly
• affable
• exhilarating
• kindly
• glad
• genial
• ecstatic
• good-natured
• rapturous
• recreative
• euphoric
• intoxicating
• felicific
• diverting
• gemütlich
• elating
• nirvanic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of delicious

There’s just one rather uncomfortable downside—while delicious, cucumbers can cause some people to burp, or even experience indigestion. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

Write their very own cookbook—full of recipes that are truly approachable, affordable, and delicious. — Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Dickel's Texas Two Step Tacos (Dickel's Smokehouse) — The Dickel's Texas Two Step Tacos are a bold, delicious taco duo that brings pure backyard flavor to every bite. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Dense, toothsome texture and clean turkey flavor make these thin, round slices a delicious pick. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026