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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 The tasty combo first hit shelves five years ago, according to AllRecipes, as a limited-edition product at Sam's Club in 2020. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 But which ones are the tastiest of them all? John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 Pumpkin seeds, from fresh pumpkin or store-bought, can be used to top salads or as a tasty snack. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025 Kroger's chocolate milk has been heralded among the chocolate milk competition as particularly tasty. Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty
Adjective
  • The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Customer service was easy and pleasant.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.
    Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The day after his victory, Gurgel’s wife called Kerr and invited him over for lunch, and although Kerr worried he might get jumped, instead the two fighters had an enjoyable meal and chat.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Upgrading to a fresh board, especially wood, makes prep safer and much more enjoyable.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • His legs folded beneath him, and his sweet head fell into my open hand.
    Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Mommy and Daddy love you sweet girl.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The listing says the 4×4 has previously spent time finished in black and camouflage, but is currently sporting a pleasing coat of silver and rides on a matching set of eight-lug 17-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpio BK tires.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The picture looks pleasing in a dim room and holds shadow detail in darker scenes, so movies don’t turn into mush.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This can sit in the cupholder of their hot car for hours still deliver a satisfying, chilled slurp.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The blend of savory and sweet is so satisfying.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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