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Deliciousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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deliciousness

 

[ dɪˈlɪʃəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

taste

The quality of being delicious; great pleasure or delight in eating.

Synonyms

delectability, tastiness, yumminess

Examples of usage

  • The deliciousness of the chocolate cake was undeniable.
  • She savored the deliciousness of the freshly baked bread.
  • I couldn't resist the deliciousness of the homemade pasta sauce.
Context #2 | Noun

general enjoyment

The overall pleasantness or attractiveness of something.

Synonyms

appeal, desirability, enjoyableness

Examples of usage

  • The deliciousness of the vacation was in the beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere.
  • I was drawn to the deliciousness of the book, which kept me captivated till the end.

Translations

Translations of the word "deliciousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deliciosidade

🇮🇳 स्वादिष्टता

🇩🇪 Köstlichkeit

🇮🇩 kelezatan

🇺🇦 смакота

🇵🇱 pyszność

🇯🇵 美味しさ (おいしさ)

🇫🇷 déliciosité

🇪🇸 deliciosidad

🇹🇷 lezzet

🇰🇷 맛있음

🇸🇦 لذة الطعم

🇨🇿 lahodnost

🇸🇰 lahodnosť

🇨🇳 美味 (měiwèi)

🇸🇮 okusnost

🇮🇸 bragðgæði

🇰🇿 дәмділік

🇬🇪 გემრიელობა

🇦🇿 dadlılıq

🇲🇽 deliciosidad

Word origin

The word 'deliciousness' originated from the Middle English word 'delicious', which meant 'very pleasing to the senses, delightful'. It has evolved over time to specifically refer to the quality of being delicious. The suffix '-ness' is added to the adjective 'delicious' to form the noun 'deliciousness', emphasizing the state or quality of being delicious. The concept of deliciousness has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history, highlighting the importance of food and pleasure in human experience.

See also: deliciously.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,626, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.