Synonyms of luscious

luscious

adjective

ˈlə-shəs 

1

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

a luscious strawberry bursting with juice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• tasteful
• edible
• lush
• scrumptious
• delectable
• flavorful
• yummy
• succulent
• tasty
• appetizing
• heavenly
• delightful
• savory
• dainty
• ambrosial
• toothy
• flavorsome
• mouthwatering
• toothsome
• palatable
• delish
• pleasant
• pleasing
• exquisite
• satisfying
• eatable
• digestible
• rare
• delicate
• gratifying
• agreeable
• choice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• insipid
• distasteful
• unsavory
• tasteless
• boring
• tedious
• unpalatable
• stale
• commonplace
• banal
• unappetizing
• noxious
• smelly
• yucky
• flavorless
• unwholesome
• miserable
• unpleasant
• wretched
• awful
• stinky
• disgusting
• repulsive
• horrid
• noisome
• offensive
• disagreeable
• abominable
• repugnant
• detestable
• foul
• sickening
• abhorrent
• repellent
• nauseating

2

as in sensual

pleasing to the physical senses

luscious silk fabric that slid across her hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensual
• lush
• delicious
• voluptuous
• delightful
• sensuous
• pleasant
• luxurious
• carnal
• pleasing
• fleshly
• delectable
• bodily
• dreamy
• scrumptious
• corporeal
• pleasurable
• gratifying
• agreeable
• palatable
• epicurean
• self-indulgent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• harsh
• uncomfortable
• hideous
• disgusting
• foul
• icky

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• delightful
• sweet
• pleasant
• nice
• enjoyable
• pleasing
• satisfying
• heavenly
• good
• welcome
• pretty
• delectable
• dreamy
• tasty
• pleasurable
• soothing
• tempting
• savory
• comforting
• jolly
• darling
• comfortable
• grateful
• blessed
• felicitous
• amusing
• congenial
• agreeable
• gratifying
• desirable
• attractive
• charming
• fascinating
• palatable
• happy
• dulcet
• delightsome
• alluring
• blissful
• enchanting
• enviable
• inviting
• entertaining
• cheerful
• calming
• gracious
• relishable
• joyous
• cheery
• amiable
• goodly
• hospitable
• personable
• affable
• exhilarating
• rapturous
• ecstatic
• kindly
• genial
• euphoric
• glad
• intoxicating
• good-natured
• recreative
• diverting
• felicific
• gemütlich
• elating
• nirvanic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• ghastly
• unwelcome
• horrid
• abominable
• miserable
• disgusting
• wretched
• unpalatable
• vile
• repulsive
• hellish
• obnoxious
• offensive
• flat
• repugnant
• unsavory
• odious
• distasteful
• boring
• dull
• tedious
• hateful
• detestable
• insipid
• bilious
• repellent
• abhorrent
• sad
• commonplace
• tragic
• unhappy
• irksome
• gloomy
• stale
• dismal
• god-awful
• dreary
• pleasureless
• mournful
• sorrowful
• yucky
• depressing
• doleful
• revulsive
• lugubrious
• deplorable
• regrettable
• joyless
• lamentable
• irritating
• annoying
• dolorous
• displeasing
• heartbreaking
• vexing
• exasperating
• hostile
• aggravating
• perturbing
• disheartening
• heartrending
• forbidding
• dissatisfying
• disturbing
• maddening
• lachrymose
• infuriating
• distressing
• upsetting
• intimidating
• peeving
• enraging
• outraging
• inflaming
• angering
• rankling
• riling
• incensing

4

as in sexy

sexually attractive

hundreds of fans got in line to take selfies with the luscious soap opera star

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sexy
• desirable
• hot
• toothsome
• bodacious
• dishy
• seductive
• nubile
• foxy
• alluring
• hunky
• sultry
• studly
• vampish
• vampy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luscious

At 58 years old, the multihyphenate boasts beautifully luscious, highly covetable locks. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026

With the luscious fruit sitting in abundance on branches across the Miami area, those who come across mango trees may be tempted to pick one for a smoothie or snack. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

The group — consisting of singers Margaret Belton, Meredith Edgar and Jill Rogers — are known for applying luscious three-part harmonies to Welch’s timeless tunes. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Here are some of her best tips for growing luscious leaves everywhere. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 15 June 2026

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