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Succulence: meaning, definitions and examples

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succulence

 

[ ˈsʌkjʊləns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in cooking

The quality or state of being juicy and tender, especially in relation to food.

Synonyms

juiciness, moistness, tenderness

Examples of usage

  • The succulence of the steak made it a popular choice on the menu.
  • The succulence of the ripe mango was irresistible.
  • The chef emphasized the importance of succulence in the roast chicken.
  • The succulence of the berries added to the overall flavor of the dessert.
  • The secret to the dish's deliciousness lay in its succulence.

Translations

Translations of the word "succulence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suculência

🇮🇳 रसिकता

🇩🇪 Saftigkeit

🇮🇩 kesegaran

🇺🇦 соковитість

🇵🇱 soczystość

🇯🇵 ジューシーさ

🇫🇷 succulence

🇪🇸 suculencia

🇹🇷 sululuk

🇰🇷 다육

🇸🇦 عصارة

🇨🇿 šťavnatost

🇸🇰 šťavnatosť

🇨🇳 多汁

🇸🇮 sočnost

🇮🇸 safamikið

🇰🇿 шырындылық

🇬🇪 სასუქე

🇦🇿 şirəlilik

🇲🇽 suculencia

Etymology

The word 'succulence' originated from the Latin word 'succulentus', which means juicy. The term has been used in English since the mid-17th century to describe the quality of being juicy and tender, particularly in relation to food.

See also: succulent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,479, 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.