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Luscious: meaning, definitions and examples

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luscious

 

[ ˈlʌʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste; delicious.

Synonyms

delicious, scrumptious, tasty

Examples of usage

  • The chocolate cake was so luscious that I couldn't resist having a second slice.
  • The strawberries were luscious and juicy, bursting with flavor.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Highly pleasing to the taste or smell; sweet-smelling.

Synonyms

aromatic, fragrant, sweet-smelling

Examples of usage

  • The luscious scent of the flowers filled the room with a sense of tranquility.
  • Her luscious red lipstick added an extra allure to her appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "luscious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suculento

🇮🇳 रसदार

🇩🇪 köstlich

🇮🇩 lezat

🇺🇦 соковитий

🇵🇱 soczysty

🇯🇵 ジューシー

🇫🇷 succulent

🇪🇸 jugoso

🇹🇷 sulu

🇰🇷 즙이 많은

🇸🇦 عصير

🇨🇿 šťavnatý

🇸🇰 šťavnatý

🇨🇳 多汁

🇸🇮 sočen

🇮🇸 safa

🇰🇿 шырынды

🇬🇪 წვენიანი

🇦🇿 şirəli

🇲🇽 jugoso

Etymology

The word 'luscious' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'luscious' meaning 'pleasing to the taste'. It has since evolved to describe not only food but also appearances and scents that are highly pleasing or attractive.

See also: lush, lushness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,299, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.