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 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 Getting the sweetest, juiciest fruits requires the right care, specifically adequate watering. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 From bunches of basil to baskets of juicy peaches, here are recipes that make fresh local produce shine. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Vibrant, saturated, and summer-ready, a juicy orange base is begging to be part of your next manicure. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for juicy

Adjective

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
Lots of fleshy black cherry fruit with juicy cassis flavors, with some fine structure and mouthwatering acidity.

— Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of fleshy

Adjective

But even in that latter case, a two-way contract pays only half of the NBA minimum salary, with older players often able to find something more lucrative overseas.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
For a rocket company, cracking into the lucrative US military launch market is both a sign of maturity, as well as an important source of revenue.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of lucrative

Adjective

Perez was displaying mercado bags, candles, tumblers and succulent gardens that were being gifted to people who donated to sponsor one or more farmworkers.

— Ashlin Sanchez, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Cactus or succulent potting mix will allow for good drainage, and making sure the pot has several drainage holes will also help.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of succulent

Adjective

In February, the board pivoted and entered negotiations with Sunrise Senior Living, whose proposal is more profitable, has a faster timeline and provides more space for community amenities, according to the district.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Right-sizing your system to the existing demand in the marketplace is the way for independents to get profitable outcomes from their distribution system.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Definition of profitable

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