luscious

adjective

ˈlə-shəs How to pronounce luscious (audio)
Definition of lusciousnext
1
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste a luscious strawberry bursting with juice

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2
as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses luscious silk fabric that slid across her hands

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3
as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the luscious thought that while she was basking on the beach, her coworkers were slaving away at the office

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4
as in sexy
sexually attractive hundreds of fans got in line to take selfies with the luscious soap opera star

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Recent Examples of luscious The ice cream is truly delicious, luscious and bright with fresh fruit and Indian spices. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Cohen created a counter-text, a luscious version of Arendt’s unknown sentimental education. — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The experience mixes expertly cooked Japanese bites along with luscious sashimi and nigiri. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026 And if Golden State offered a luscious return for James’ former running mate, the Wizards would have no choice but to listen. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for luscious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luscious
  1. delicious
  2. sensual
  3. delightful
  4. sexy
  5. lush
  6. sweet
  7. desirable
  8. pleasant
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  • His wife welcomes me into their open-air kitchen for coffee and tamal de maicena — homemade milk tarts made with cornstarch, which are unbelievably fresh and delicious.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Get a caffeine kick-start at Birdies Coffee + Bakery, then head to Commons Grounds for a delicious brunch.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Carter’s collection of fairytale retellings are macabre and sensual, highlighting female violence and subverting expectations of female sexuality at equal turns.
    — S.M. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The compliment magnet has top notes of refreshing, juicy pear, a feminine freesia heart, and deep, sensual patchouli base.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensual
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  • Food and drink Name two more delightful words in the English language than ‘breakfast buffet’.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s our Beginner’s Guide to Premier League teams, with history, mascots, kits and the most surprising or delightful fact about each team from our reporters.
    — Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • Warmer Oak and Honey-Toned Flooring are IN So, if cooler grays are no longer the sexy single on the block, then who is?
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The companies the agents were (again, allegedly) selling were the sexiest private company names out there, including Anduril, Anthropic, Perplexity, and SpaceX (before its IPO).
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sexy
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  • Traditionally, ‘ryad’ or ‘رياض’ in Arabic means a lush and verdant garden, or oasis.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • One was an overview of the resort revealing its waterfront crystalline castle nestled next to lush greenery and avant-garde attractions.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lush
Adjective
  • And while the museum is sweet, with tours in English several times a day, people also love coming here for entry to the cove itself.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • Some appeal appraisals have relied on sales of much smaller or older buildings, or buildings in less desirable areas without access to the same power and fiber lines.
    — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The most desirable address, for our money, is 1 Five Fields Square, where London design house Albion Nord has created a tactile, warm showpiece residence.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • With time for a quick lunch, Zouaghi enjoyed a pleasant farm-to-table meal at Five March before continuing to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of Glasgow’s premier cultural institutions.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Join Swamp Fox Tours for a pleasant hour-long history and architecture lesson aboard the blue-and-white tram.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant

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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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