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 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

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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

Definition of fleshy

Adjective

Moscow, meanwhile, is widely seen as remaining wary of opening the door for Chinese security engagement in the Arctic, hoping instead that China will continue to buy up energy and broaden its role building out a lucrative NSR.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The engagement lands during the always lucrative Christmas-New Years holiday weeks, with producers no doubt hoping the popular Leavitt can bring in the kind of record-setting business that marked her stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago this past spring.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lucrative

Adjective

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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