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 Those with space left over for lunch can enjoy anything from local roti to fresh seafood (think juicy Cajun shrimp tacos and grilled fillet of mahi-mahi) to views of the crashing waves. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 August is your last chance to embrace summer’s brightest manicure trends, from juicy hues to playful nail art. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026 Why Chicken Thighs Taste Better Unlike white meat chicken, dark poultry meat often has a richer flavor and remains juicy even after longer cooking times. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 The combination of juicy berries, airy mousse, and crisp chocolate meringue is heavenly. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

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In my house, the piles of books around me bore the name of the famous industrialist printed on their fleshy stacks of pages, so many years after his life and death here.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Break open its thick, fleshy leaves to reveal burn-healing gel.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of fleshy

Adjective

Molly Mae Hague was a contestant on Love Island UK in 2019, signing some of the most lucrative deals in the TV show’s history across the fashion and beauty industry.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2026
For those with larger, five-figure amounts such as $50,000, for example, a temporary switch in their approach could be particularly lucrative.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of lucrative

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The question now for parent company Comcast is whether the streaming service can remain profitable amid an ever-changing sports broadcasting landscape.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Instead, unions will have to build the case that corporate investments in pro-worker AI can benefit both labor and management, making the former more productive and the latter more profitable.

— Daron Acemoglu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of profitable

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