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 This superbly crisp apple has a concentrated taste and bakes up juicy but not mushy. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 This oil keeps dry lips comfortable and looking juicy, thanks to hydrating hyaluronic acid and smoothing tripeptides, while minty menthol and peppermint oil plump without the painful sting. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026 The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 Led by Peter Krause and Hope Davis as the parents, the series mixes the procedural format with the successful recipe of a juicy family drama. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 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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  • Major financial firms like Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo stopped participating in the company’s lucrative rankings of wealth advisers for fear of being tarnished by association.
    — Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When Foxx exited for a lucrative ABC deal, the pair worked on the spinoffs Grady and Sanford Arms.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucrative
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  • 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
  • Though Netflix is profitable, analysts say the company hasn’t produced enough hits and are skeptical of its plans to grow its subscriber base.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The maiden sale proves that cleaner copper is a profitable, commercially viable reality.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Juicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juicy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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