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 But for now, Line of Fire‘s drama remains on the right side of the divide between juicy and obnoxious. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 Sweet and juicy, brightly acidic oranges are one of our favorite fruits. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Renetta Canada Renetta Canada is a juicy apple with a sweet, tart taste and a yellow-green peel. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026 Encased in a sophisticated bottle that calls to mind Tommy Hilfiger fashion, this new scent features a juicy top note of sparkling lychee before settling into a warmer depth of magnolia blossom and a base of vanilla blue. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juicy
  1. fleshy
  2. lucrative
  3. succulent
  4. profitable
Adjective
  • Smaller, groundcovering sedums like ‘Fulda Glow’ and ‘Tri-Color’ draw in the eye with their fleshy leaves that come in striking shades of green, red, white, and more.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In late summer or early fall, dig up the plant and divide the fleshy roots into clumps with one to three eyes.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fleshy
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  • But while many comedians go on to have wildly lucrative careers, that doesn’t seem to be Earthquake’s priority — making people laugh is.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Taste is the discernment to reject opportunities that look lucrative on paper but conflict with your core identity.
    — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucrative
Adjective
  • Stonecrop Sedum Low-growing sedum varieties with vibrant succulent foliage like ‘Dragon’s Blood’ or ‘Fuldaglut’ are eye-catching groundcovers that often put on a special show when their colors change in the fall.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Begin with the breezy yet succulent 2025 unoaked Leona Chardonnay, add some flesh and a bit of pastry with the 2024 Leona Estate Chardonnay, then wrap with the stunning 2024 Bee Block Chardonnay, from vines that date back to 1981.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of succulent
Adjective
  • The company is counting on the giant rocket to scale its Starlink, or Connectivity, business, which was its largest and only profitable segment as of the second quarter.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The system helps improve services and is also profitable for providers, creating a win-win situation both for vendors and consumers.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of profitable

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“Juicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juicy. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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