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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 Being ruled by luscious Venus makes this retrograde all the more personal for you, Libra. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Caramel sauce adds a luscious accent to cinnamon and pecans for this breakfast bread. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026 Palm trees abound; a perpetual breeze and a soundtrack of chirping birds complement the luscious grounds. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 This spicy, cozy take on citrus opens with mandarin and bergamot, then quickly warms up with the addition of cardamom, petitgrain, and a luscious base of amber and cedar. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 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
Adjective
  • Of course, there is a delicious layer of irony to all of this.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In a delicious turn of events, only three ingredients will get you there, too.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Taking all of that and then distilling it in a way that was still beautiful and also sensual was really something that was discussed a lot.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The atmosphere is humid—not just sensual but erotic—and Stein is often close enough to touch.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • Inevitably, the room was filled with delightful noise and laughter.
    — Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Nashville group Total Wife go off the deep end with mutant hyperpop fantasies on their delightful Come Back Down, while Phoenix’s Glixen get romantic on Quiet Pleasures.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • Director Josef Kubota Wladyka illustrates the pluses and minuses of Haru’s potent imagination, resulting in a film that’s sexy, bittersweet and absurdist.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Vaseline has always been a household name, just not a very sexy one.
    — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of sexy
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  • Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn takes year-round diligence to keep soil healthy and weeds, pests, and diseases at bay.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Some Ferns Ferns may bring a lush, woodland feel indoors, but certain varieties aren’t always the best choice.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of lush
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  • There's also the Pillow Talk Dreams Come True box, a sweet pink velvet box tied with a bow that houses 16 full-size Pillow Talk products, including lipsticks, blushes and mascara.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s cinnamon fragrances are less candle-aisle sweet, and more sophisticated.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • The show sees youth as achingly desirable and also a miserable burden, and at any moment, either of those options couldn’t feel more true.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Leaving the final flowers intact allows desirable plants to form seeds and provides birds with a natural food source.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • Finally, your weekend is looking dry and pleasant with highs up near 70°.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Senior defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh has also been a force in the early season while junior strong safety Kaden McFadden has also been a pleasant surprise with 13 tackles.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant

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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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