Synonyms of toothsome

toothsome

adjective

ˈtüth-səm 

1

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

a toothsome chocolate dessert

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in desirable

sexually attractive

the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• desirable
• sexy
• hot
• luscious
• dishy
• bodacious
• seductive
• nubile
• foxy
• alluring
• hunky
• sultry
• studly
• vampish
• vampy

Synonym Chooser

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

Some common synonyms of toothsome are appetizing, palatable, savory, and tasty. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Where would appetizing be a reasonable alternative to toothsome?

The words appetizing and toothsome can be used in similar contexts, but appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

When can palatable be used instead of toothsome?

While the synonyms palatable and toothsome are close in meaning, palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

When is savory a more appropriate choice than toothsome?

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

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use tasty instead of toothsome?

In some situations, the words tasty and toothsome are roughly equivalent. However, tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toothsome

The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Organized by color, the book is chockablock with toothsome images of fashion legends, first ladies, pop stars, and lavish projects by the world’s leading designers and architects. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026

Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate kindly offered me a bite of her toothsome barbacoa entree, wrapped in a collard leaf and served with mayocoba (a creamy, yellow-green canary bean) and a red and green salsa duo. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026

For pasta, try using whole wheat for its earthy, toothsome quality; any kind will do. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026

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