Synonyms of succulent

succulent

adjective

ˈsə-kyə-lənt 

1

as in juicy

full of juice

vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• juicy
• fleshy
• pulpy
• watery
• sappy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• dehydrated
• juiceless
• desiccated
• sapless
• withered
• shriveled
• sere

2

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of succulent

Here’s how to cook a juicy, succulent pork tenderloin using indirect heat on a charcoal or gas grill. — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Inspired by the hustle and bustle of New York City, the fragrance blends a juicy burst of cherry with a succulent, warm base of Jasmine sambac and sensual Ambrofix. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Signature dishes include succulent cuts of American Black Angus, Australian Wagyu, and Japanese Kobe beef. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Others found the ideal of their aspirations on succulent stews, ajiacos, roasted turkeys, and lechonas filled with garlic and cummin-seed. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026