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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

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Recent Examples of tasty 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, 8 Oct. 2025 Chinese astronauts dug out tasty treats for the mid-autumn festival, which is a harvest event held every year between mid-September and early October. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025 New & Noteworthy Garden Veggie Snacks is reimagining snack time with a bold new lineup made with avocado oil for a tastier, better-for-you crunch. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Bastian quickly picked up on the tasty test. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty
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  • Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The local food scene has been heating up with dozens of delicious Indian restaurants.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Outlook used to be complex and unfriendly, but Microsoft has replaced it with a far sleeker and faster version, which is surprisingly pleasant to work with.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The home at 4573 Greenview Drive unfolds across 4,523 square feet with four en suite bedrooms and pleasant surprises around every corner.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Also in town is the state’s second-largest museum, the Morris Museum, which is a Smithsonian affiliate, as well as the Frelinghuysen Arboretum with its delightful gardens and Patriots’ Path for hiking.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Washington state’s Long Beach Peninsula is a place where the uniquely quirky spirit and lush natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest blend in a delightful way.
    Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Join us for an enjoyable hour with one of our favorite guys.
    Space.com Staff, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Our priority is to ensure that all in attendance have a safe and enjoyable experience at the ballpark.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Her signature sweet and savory pastries, including the hearty Breakfast Machine with roasted Yukon gold potatoes, sausage, egg, bacon and cheddar; the plump almond croissant and the Tarte au Citron Meringue often sell out, so folks in-the-know preorder online.
    Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Here are a few playful charcuterie board games to get your autumn party started by rolling the dice with some sweet, savory, salty, spicy, and umami seasonal delights.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This one, for example, has fun detailing on the sleeves and a nice roomy fit that looks as comfortable as a sweatshirt.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the people-pleasing tone of Bianca, there’s clearly an underexplored strain of anger and passion underneath its surface.
    Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Garten explained that in the cooking world, it was considered more aesthetically pleasing to plate items in threes.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • Very satisfying and a good protein punch for the day.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The final scene is such an emotionally satisfying conclusion to the film.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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