JUICY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē

Definition of juicy

as in fleshy

full of juice she bit into the juicy orange

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as in lucrative

yielding a profit the former president landed a juicy book deal

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Recent Examples of juicy There is an impressive number of juicy clips showing epic trash-talking from the master of the form, mixed in with tender family scenes (with wife Emily and daughter Kova) and a super fun bye-week trip to the New York City Marathon. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 Mango Mangoes are a tasty tropical fruit known for their sweet flavor and soft, juicy texture. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2026 Sear over direct heat, then finish over indirect heat for a juicy result. — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Turn them into juicy toppings for all sorts of desserts, from ice cream and shortcakes to floats. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

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Adjective

Break open its thick, fleshy leaves to reveal burn-healing gel.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Calendula Calendula’s fleshy leaves, stems, and flowers also draw slugs and snails away from other crops and can be interplanted in food or flower gardens for natural slug control.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Definition of fleshy

Adjective

Since the early 2010s, league-wide valuations also surged as teams secured richer national television contracts, expanded global audiences, signed lucrative sponsorship agreements, and benefitted from an influx of institutional investors.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Their battle became so heated that Johnson left the ultra-lucrative Fast & Furious franchise behind.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of lucrative

Adjective

Here’s how to cook a juicy, succulent pork tenderloin using indirect heat on a charcoal or gas grill.

— Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Inspired by the hustle and bustle of New York City, the fragrance blends a juicy burst of cherry with a succulent, warm base of Jasmine sambac and sensual Ambrofix.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of succulent

Adjective

That $54,380 made for a profitable shopping trip, even without BOGO buys.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Budget carriers have been under pressure to go upmarket as larger rivals post revenue growth from the front of the cabin, upending discounters’ once-profitable model of no-frills seating and amenities.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of profitable

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