toothsome

adjective

tooth·some ˈtüth-səm How to pronounce toothsome (audio)

: agreeable, attractive

: sexually attractive

a toothsome blonde

: of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : delicious

crisp toothsome fried chicken

toothsomely adverb

toothsomeness noun

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One meaning of tooth is "a fondness or taste for something specified." Toothsome comes from this definition of tooth plus the suffix -some, meaning "characterized by." Although toothsome was at first used to describe general attractiveness, it quickly developed a second sense that was specific to the sense of taste (perhaps because from as far back as Chaucer's time, tooth could also refer specifically to eating and the sense of taste). In addition, toothsome is now showing signs of acquiring a third sense, "toothy" (as in "a toothsome grin"), but this sense is not yet established enough to qualify for dictionary entry.

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web If at any point the grits get very thick and are still too toothsome for your liking, simply add more liquid and continue cooking.

Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables.

Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault.

Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 For her version of southern Italian anelletti al forno, Rodriguez’s pasta team braids strands of dough by hand into perfect, toothsome rings—all the better looking and for catching tiny bites of escarole and braised pork cheek.

Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022 That high fiber content weighs down breads and results in cookies that are toothsome, to put it gently.

Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2021 Reward yourself with a bowl of polpette (meatballs) smothered in parmesan sauce and passatelli, a toothsome local noodle speciality made from parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg.

Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 The messiness of ripe fruit, the decadence of something toothsome and cold, combined into a single pan and delivered in one slice as an antidote to whatever ails.

Washington Post, 30 July 2021 Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup, or the equally toothsome mushroom and gruyere omelet.

Joanna O'leary, Chron, 14 June 2021 See More

单词	toothsomeness
释义	toothsome adjective tooth·some ˈtüth-səm 1 a : agreeable, attractive b : sexually attractive a toothsome blonde 2 : of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : delicious crisp toothsome fried chicken toothsomely adverb toothsomeness noun Did you know? One meaning of tooth is "a fondness or taste for something specified." Toothsome comes from this definition of tooth plus the suffix -some, meaning "characterized by." Although toothsome was at first used to describe general attractiveness, it quickly developed a second sense that was specific to the sense of taste (perhaps because from as far back as Chaucer's time, tooth could also refer specifically to eating and the sense of taste). In addition, toothsome is now showing signs of acquiring a third sense, "toothy" (as in "a toothsome grin"), but this sense is not yet established enough to qualify for dictionary entry. Synonyms ambrosial appetizing dainty delectable delicious delish flavorful flavorsome luscious lush mouthwatering palatable savory savoury scrumptious succulent tasteful tasty toothy yummy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood Recent Examples on the Web If at any point the grits get very thick and are still too toothsome for your liking, simply add more liquid and continue cooking. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables. Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 For her version of southern Italian anelletti al forno, Rodriguez’s pasta team braids strands of dough by hand into perfect, toothsome rings—all the better looking and for catching tiny bites of escarole and braised pork cheek. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022 That high fiber content weighs down breads and results in cookies that are toothsome, to put it gently. Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2021 Reward yourself with a bowl of polpette (meatballs) smothered in parmesan sauce and passatelli, a toothsome local noodle speciality made from parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg. Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 The messiness of ripe fruit, the decadence of something toothsome and cold, combined into a single pan and delivered in one slice as an antidote to whatever ails. Washington Post, 30 July 2021 Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup, or the equally toothsome mushroom and gruyere omelet. Joanna O'leary, Chron, 14 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition toothsome adjective tooth·some ˈtüth-səm : pleasing to the taste : delicious toothsomeness noun as in deliciousness the quality of being delicious people once delighted in feasting on peacock, a bird not known for its toothsomeness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance deliciousness palatableness edibleness savor lusciousness tastiness palatability savoriness edibility delectability savour choiceness digestibility daintiness delicacy Antonyms & Near Antonyms insipidity flatness staleness tastelessness unpalatability distastefulness
随便看	a step up a step up/down a stitch in time a stitch in time (saves nine) a stitch in time saves nine a stone's throw a stone's throw away a storm in a teacup a stroke of genius a stroke of work A student a sure bet a sure thing a swelled head a tad a taste of someone's own medicine a taste/dose of someone's own medicine a tempest in a teapot a tempo a tergo a thick ear a thing a thing devoutly to be wished a thing like a thing of the past

toothsome

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