luscious

adjective

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

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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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