TOOTHSOMENESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

toothsomeness

noun

Definition of toothsomeness

as in deliciousness

the quality of being delicious people once delighted in feasting on peacock, a bird not known for its toothsomeness

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deliciousness

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But my favorite word is zaab (also spelled zabb or zab; แซ่บ), a term rooted in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand that conveys a bold deliciousness, often associated with the heat.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
In an era of $400 tasting menus, the cost lands as reasonable given the meal’s many junctions of meticulous artistry and down-to-earth deliciousness.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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