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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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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

Examples of tasty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Also, do yourself a favor and pair your sandwich with a side order of tasty french fries. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024 Sunday, 9/29 Nibble Kitchen's Back to School Cooking Class Series in Somerville teaches you how to make tasty desi snacks with Desi Yums, 5-7:30pm. Price: $60+. Steph Solis, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024 Chris adds in these Cold Soy Milk Noodles With Chili Crisp, Cold Noodles With Tomato and Peanut Sauce, and Tofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato Sauce—three very tasty and shockingly easy-to-make options. Bon Appétit, 25 Sep. 2024 Red jalapeños are tasty in fresh salsas, stir-fries, and dehydrated spice blends, but green jalapeños are the best choice for jalapeño poppers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tasty 

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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