juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē How to pronounce juicy (audio)
Definition of juicynext
1
as in fleshy
full of juice she bit into the juicy orange

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2
as in lucrative
yielding a profit the former president landed a juicy book deal

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Recent Examples of juicy Bell Peppers with Guacamole Bell peppers are a sweet, juicy vegetable that delivers a serious crunch. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 Our top fruity perfume picks Cherry perfumes are ripe and juicy—perfect for someone who loves a gourmand fragrance through and through. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 For the main course, the lamb kabab slid straight off the skewer, charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Like fruit itself, these fragrances can be tart, crisp, bitter, juicy, sweet, or some combination of all five. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juicy
  1. fleshy
  2. lucrative
  3. succulent
  4. profitable
Adjective
  • The thick and fleshy blue-green foliage grows on strong, upright stems that require no staking or support.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • From there, the leathery red skin is easily peeled away (or popped out by squeezing from the opposite end) to reveal the fleshy white, glossy fruit that feels sort of like a grape without the peel.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
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  • Along with lucrative offers for the universities, the shoe company creates critical Name, Image and Likeness opportunities for individual athletes via its ambassador program.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Still, with more than 40,000 industry jobs lost in the past few years, soundstages and vendor storefronts sitting empty, and lucrative overseas incentives seducing even more production away, things are bleak in town right now.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • What unites them is the method, in which small pieces of marinated protein are threaded onto skewers and grilled over hot charcoal, where the smoke and intense heat create deeply flavorful, succulent, crispy bites.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of succulent
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  • The summer of 2026 may go down as one of the most profitable for the city of Boston and the surrounding areas.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The rise in CoreWeave stock – abetted by short-sellers with 18% of the stock’s float, per the Wall Street Journal, covering their positions – suggests that investors concluded backlog could become profitable revenue.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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