deliciousness

noun

Definition of deliciousnessnext
as in savor
the quality of being delicious the fancy feast was deliciousness itself

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Recent Examples of deliciousness In an era of $400 tasting menus, the cost lands as reasonable given the meal’s many junctions of meticulous artistry and down-to-earth deliciousness. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 For those who want ice cream regularly stocked and ready in the freezer, Bergamotto also found a subscription service that delivers pints of deliciousness to your door. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Soccer fans coming to the US for the World Cup are discovering the deliciousness of ranch dressing and trying to bring bottles home in their luggage. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2026 Those same easy casseroles also make up the bulk of our quick-fix, crowd-pleasing suppers, offering hearty deliciousness in a pinch. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026 Tuaolo blends traditional Samoan and Hawaiian influences into every menu item for a body-fueling and soul-enriching line up of deliciousness in a fast-casual setting. — Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026 Their insalata russa—a classic local specialty of crunchy vegetables tossed in mayo, with the luxurious addition of Mazara red shrimp from Sicily—is an explosion of deliciousness. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Some focus primarily on tasting all the deliciousness offered by local producers, growers, and restaurants; other food tours provide the opportunity to dive deeper into history and culture or even try your hand at cooking local cuisine. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliciousness
  1. edibility
  2. tastiness
  3. lusciousness
  4. palatability
  5. savoriness
Noun
  • Refrigerating avocados in the vegetable drawer can extend their freshness while maintaining their green color and edibility.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of edibility
Noun
  • Beans are healthy and cheap, but bean champions are also talking up their tastiness too.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • Luckily, Wendy’s gets it and has just announced its upcoming spring menu, which includes tastiness from the drinks to the burger section.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of tastiness
Noun
  • Beurre blanc pools in the base of its bowl — an unorthodox addition, perhaps an insurance policy for overall lusciousness, but its presence doesn’t interfere flavor-wise.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • At least there’s Huppert in gloriously aloof form, plus the overripe lusciousness of Martin Gschlacht’s cinematography; with an edible and/or a cocktail or three, that might be enough.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of lusciousness
Noun
  • Hydration during matches is not just about replacing fluid losses but also maintaining fuel intake, with carbohydrates supporting energy demands and electrolytes improving the palatability of drinks, helping players drink more.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Bitch, despite being created with Reed in tandem with My Face Hurts From Smiling, leans more pop and R&B with lyrics that may have been dulled down for palatability.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of palatability
Noun
  • The garlic added a pungent heat, and the tahina a nutty savoriness.
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Secondly, the breakfast sandwich blended the savoriness, spiciness, and cheesiness of its ingredients perfectly.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of savoriness

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“Deliciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciousness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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