luscious

adjective

lus·cious ˈlə-shəs How to pronounce luscious (audio)

: having a delicious taste or smell : sweet

chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping

archaic : excessively sweet : cloying

: sexually attractive : seductive, sexy

a luscious actress

: richly luxurious or appealing to the senses

her luscious voice swelling and decaying with total control, her low notes booming sonorously

Gary Giddins

: excessively ornate

rich and luscious phrases, thick with imagery

Ruth Park

lusciously adverb

lusciousness noun

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Have you ever heard a young child say something is "licius" when he or she really means it's "delicious"? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious developed when licius was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. Both words ultimately derive from the Latin verb delicere, meaning "to entice by charm or attraction." The adjective lush, which can sometimes mean "delicious" as well, is not a shortened form of luscious; it derived on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning "soft or tender."

Example Sentences

chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping a luscious strawberry bursting with juice

Recent Examples on the Web For wealthy Pennsylvania residents, that’s a luscious yield, the equivalent of well over 5% after tax.

Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Additions of lactose lend to a luscious mouthfeel and velvety body.

Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 And while there may be a hair product out there that helps give you luscious curls worthy of the red carpet, there also exists a DIY alternative: a natural hair treatment.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 This beer-lemonade hybrid is a crowd pleaser if ever there was one, hitting a flawless balance of tart and sweet with authentic, luscious lemon flavor.

Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Summer Stone Fruit Burrata Is there anything more glorious than peak-season stone fruit and creamy, luscious burrata?

Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2022 The perfect mix of elevated and common, this hot and creamy dip is full of luscious crab meat (cook your own or get a head start with canned) and uber-affordable mayo, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Soak for 20-30 minutes to achieve the most supple, luscious skin your mirror has ever seen!

Ava Darrin, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2022 Another richly pigmented and luscious formulation for deep skin tones, this semi-matte lippie is hydrating and comfortable.

Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	lusciousness
释义	luscious adjective lus·cious ˈlə-shəs 1 a : having a delicious taste or smell : sweet chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping b archaic : excessively sweet : cloying 2 : sexually attractive : seductive, sexy a luscious actress 3 a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses her luscious voice swelling and decaying with total control, her low notes booming sonorously Gary Giddins b : excessively ornate rich and luscious phrases, thick with imagery Ruth Park lusciously adverb lusciousness noun Did you know? Have you ever heard a young child say something is "licius" when he or she really means it's "delicious"? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious developed when licius was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. Both words ultimately derive from the Latin verb delicere, meaning "to entice by charm or attraction." The adjective lush, which can sometimes mean "delicious" as well, is not a shortened form of luscious; it derived on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning "soft or tender." Synonyms ambrosial appetizing dainty delectable delicious delish flavorful flavorsome lush mouthwatering palatable savory savoury scrumptious succulent tasteful tasty toothsome toothy yummy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping a luscious strawberry bursting with juice Recent Examples on the Web For wealthy Pennsylvania residents, that’s a luscious yield, the equivalent of well over 5% after tax. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Additions of lactose lend to a luscious mouthfeel and velvety body. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 And while there may be a hair product out there that helps give you luscious curls worthy of the red carpet, there also exists a DIY alternative: a natural hair treatment. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 This beer-lemonade hybrid is a crowd pleaser if ever there was one, hitting a flawless balance of tart and sweet with authentic, luscious lemon flavor. Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Summer Stone Fruit Burrata Is there anything more glorious than peak-season stone fruit and creamy, luscious burrata? Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2022 The perfect mix of elevated and common, this hot and creamy dip is full of luscious crab meat (cook your own or get a head start with canned) and uber-affordable mayo, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Soak for 20-30 minutes to achieve the most supple, luscious skin your mirror has ever seen! Ava Darrin, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2022 Another richly pigmented and luscious formulation for deep skin tones, this semi-matte lippie is hydrating and comfortable. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English lucius, perhaps alteration of licius, short for delicious First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition luscious adjective lus·cious ˈlə-shəs 1 : having a delicious taste or smell Children gathered around and stared longingly at the luscious fruit while the adults gulped with their mouths watering. Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2 : delightful to hear, see, or feel a luscious singing voice lusciousness noun as in deliciousness the quality of being delicious it was hard to resist the decadent lusciousness of the three-layer chocolate cake Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deliciousness delectability savor tastiness savoriness edibility palatability edibleness toothsomeness savour palatableness daintiness digestibility choiceness delicacy Antonyms & Near Antonyms tastelessness insipidity flatness staleness unpalatability distastefulness
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luscious

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