Lusciously: meaning, definitions and examples
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lusciously
[ ˈlʌʃəsli ]
descriptive quality
Lusciously describes something that is rich, sumptuous, and appealing to the senses, often in a way that invokes pleasure or indulgence. The term can refer to food, textures, or even experiences that are pleasurable in a profound way. It conveys an essence of abundance and richness, making the subject seem irresistible.
Synonyms
deliciously, succulently, sumptuously.
Examples of usage
- The cake tasted lusciously sweet.
- She had lusciously long hair.
- The garden was lusciously green after the rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "lusciously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lusciante
- delicioso
- suave
🇮🇳 रसीला
- स्वादिष्ट
- मुलायम
🇩🇪 üppig
- köstlich
- zart
🇮🇩 lezat
- menggoda
- manis
🇺🇦 смачний
- апетитний
- пишний
🇵🇱 smaczny
- pyszny
- obfity
🇯🇵 魅力的な
- 美味しい
- 豊かな
🇫🇷 délicieux
- savoureux
- opulent
🇪🇸 delicioso
- exuberante
- sabroso
🇹🇷 lezzetli
- cazip
- şatafatlı
🇰🇷 맛있는
- 풍부한
- 유혹적인
🇸🇦 لذيذ
- مغري
- فخم
🇨🇿 lahodný
- výrazný
- působivý
🇸🇰 lahodný
- pôsobivý
- svieži
🇨🇳 美味的
- 丰盛的
- 诱人的
🇸🇮 okusno
- privlačno
- razkošno
🇮🇸 lækka
- mjúk
- fagur
🇰🇿 дәмді
- жомарт
- тартымды
🇬🇪 მჟავიანი
- ამხიარულ
- გემრიელი
🇦🇿 dadlı
- cazibədar
- bolluq
🇲🇽 delicioso
- apetitoso
- suculento
Etymology
The word 'lusciously' is derived from the adjective 'luscious', which originates from the Latin word 'luxuriosus' meaning 'luxurious' or 'abundant'. The Latin term is related to 'luxuria', which means softness or luxury, reflecting the word's connotations of richness and indulgence. Over time, 'luscious' evolved in English to describe not just food, but also sensory experiences and aesthetics that are particularly appealing. The adverb 'lusciously' subsequently emerged to express the manner in which something exhibits these lavish or voluptuous qualities. Its usage has been prominent in literature, particularly in romantic or culinary contexts, emphasizing sensory pleasures.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,726, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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