TOOTHY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

toothy

adjective

ˈtü-thē

Definition of toothy

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights

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Recent Examples of toothy Clad in the world champion’s rainbows, Evenepoel clenched both his fists, beamed a toothy grin, and hugged his soigneur. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 The assumption is that Lohar will either abandon pursuit or accidentally run the Bitchfist aground on the toothy shoals. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothy

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Adjective

This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Across the islands, artisanal cheesemakers and farmers growing root vegetables and edible flowers are cultivating the region’s rich ecosystem.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Rather than swapping to a low-sodium diet, using a blend that features one particular peptide isolated from the edible Hypsizygus marmoreus mushroom could mean drastically reducing salt intake for your health, without sacrificing flavor.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of edible

Adjective

The smoothness of Knock Knock echoes through the rolling mid-tempo grooves of Stiltz’s unshowy arrangements, featuring drifting pedal steel from Theo Stocks and tasteful embellishments from Ana Roxanne on piano and vocals.

— Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
The great outdoors The outdoor space of Crawford’s Brentwood home rivaled its tasteful interior.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

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