Synonyms of tasty

tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē 

1

as in delicious

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in tasteful

very pleasing to the sense of taste

a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonym Chooser

How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tasty

Hearty meat, gooey cheese, and your favorite chips come together for one tasty meal. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

My son devoured his giant burger quesadilla, and the chilaquiles burger (chips, sauce and egg atop a burger patty) was messy, tasty fun. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026

Food trails from the Cajun Boudin Trail to the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail link the city, providing a tasty enticement for visitors to delve deeper. —Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026

Be sure to visit the Las Cruces Wine Trail, one of the oldest in the nation, or explore the Ale Trail for tasty brews that add local flavor to your trip. —Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026