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单词 succulent
释义

succulent

1 of 2

adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsə-kyə-lənt How to pronounce succulent (audio)
1
a
: full of juice : juicy
b
: moist and tasty : toothsome
a succulent meal
c
of a plant : having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture
2
: rich in interest
succulently adverb

succulent

2 of 2

noun

: a succulent plant (such as a cactus or an aloe)

Synonyms

Adjective

  • fleshy
  • juicy
  • pulpy
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Example Sentences

Adjective vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Handmade with porcelain, these delicate little succulent earrings would look so precious on a plant lover's lobes. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 Although low in nutrients, the glasswort’s fleshy, succulent sap is filled with water that’s rich in salt, at concentrations as high as what’s found in seawater. Richard Johnson, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2022 Although low in nutrients, the glasswort’s fleshy, succulent sap is filled with water that’s rich in salt, at concentrations as high as what’s found in seawater. The Conversation, oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2022 When cottonwood seeds germinate and begin to sprout, cattle eat the succulent, high-protein seedlings. Joe Duhownik, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 How much sunlight does a succulent need? Architectural Digest says succulents love sunlight and require six hours a day. Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 Bring a little nature to your home by dividing your space with a macrame hanging succulent garden. Tierney Mcafee, Country Living, 27 July 2022 Hoya, also called wax plant, is a succulent plant with shiny or fuzzy leaves. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2022 Like the sweet, succulent bar melting in June Jambalaya's hand at the end of episode 3, RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 was, simply, the equivalent of a divine chunk of chocolate — the golden form, of course. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2022
Noun
We're sold on this hanging succulent for its striking bead-like looks alone. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 21 June 2022 These ceramic glazed pots will hold your baby succulent, cactus or other small plant. Kaitlin Madden, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 Decorate your own flowerpot to house a cute succulent. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 15 July 2022 The aloe vera plant, a tropical succulent, has long been praised for its medicinal powers. Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 5 July 2022 The rack has four slots for magazines, envelopes, and postcards as well as a bottom section for more decorative pieces like a succulent or candle. Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2022 Behold the rare Goldman agaves, which are only found in Baja California’s coastal succulent scrub and central desert. San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2022 Anyone who appreciates a signature red lip will love our next red succulent suggestion. Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2022 Potential customers outside the Southwest would likely be hard-pressed to name this giant green succulent. Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin suculentus, from sucus juice, sap; perhaps akin to Latin sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

Adjective

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

succulent

adjective

suc·​cu·​lent ˈsə-kyə-lənt How to pronounce succulent (audio)
: juicy
succulent fruits

succulent

adjective

1
as in juicy
full of juice vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • juicy
  • fleshy
  • pulpy
  • sappy
  • watery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • juiceless
  • dry
  • sapless
  • desiccated
  • dehydrated
  • shriveled
  • shrivelled
  • withered
  • sere
  • sear
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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