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 There, a short walk along the waterfront can take you from the Belém Tower to the Monument of Discoveries, and the luscious Vasco da Gama garden. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 Plush tannins support luscious flavors of purple plum, eucalyptus, and lavender with a soft touch of earthiness on the orange peel finish. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 Sometimes, that’s a big yay, as with the South Asian lentil dumplings called faraa, which wallow in a luscious coconut cream with fresh chanterelles that’s like carbonara for vegans. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The green is equally luscious in texture, made with chicken thigh and skin, but intensely herbaceous, brightened with parsley, cilantro, poblano and jalapeño. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 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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  • Overall, Huong Sen Tofu is a lively hole in the wall that seems to commit itself to serving delicious food and helping patrons bring those flavors home.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Even Jack’s new invention, the electric mixer, couldn’t whip up a more delicious start.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delicious
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  • The most sensual scene in the movie is actually a dance number at a public gathering where the two characters slowly sway and caress each other, much to the horror and confusion of the other townsfolk.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For 1937, which is dominated by shades of green, blue, khaki, and sand, Cobos looked to Claire Denis’s Beau Travail (1999), a sensual psychological drama about French Foreign Legionnaires in Djibouti.
    — Elaina Patton, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensual
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  • The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Together the duo enjoy scaring themselves into a teeth-chattering but delightful evening.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful
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  • The contemporary rooms are the most striking, all polished, minimalist, and moody with quartzite rock walls, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, paddling-pool sized sunken bathtubs, and sexy double sided fireplaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The floor of the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan is always a global battlefield of sexy new two-wheelers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of sexy
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  • Photos in the listing show off the lavish two-story entrance way, gourmet kitchen, large breakfast room, private cinema, en-suite bedrooms, and sprawling lush green gardens.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But there are all the openers, too, like Malena Cadiz tonight — an Americana singer-songwriter with a lush voice — or Sam Evian, who opened for them at Pappy and Harriet’s out in Joshua Tree a few weeks ago.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of lush
Adjective
  • Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The musician first revealed that Delaney was expecting her first baby with a sweet post in April.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweet
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  • Rather, the study merely serves as a warning that should this happen in the future, the outcome would not be desirable.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Other interviewees remembered a time when families seeking husbands for their daughters preferred sons of party cadres; today, a man with access to foreign currency or a profitable business can be much more desirable.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of desirable
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  • Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
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