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Tastiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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tastiest

 

[ ˈteɪ.sti.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food description

The term 'tastiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'tasty,' which refers to something that has a very pleasant, appealing, and rich flavor. It is used to describe food that is exceptionally delicious and enjoyable to eat. The tastiest foods often stand out due to their unique combination of ingredients, spices, and cooking methods that engage the senses. This word is often used in culinary competitions, food reviews, and casual conversations among food enthusiasts.

Synonyms

most delicious, most flavorful, yummiest

Examples of usage

  • This dish is the tastiest I've ever had!
  • The tastiest desserts are often the ones that are homemade.
  • For me, the tastiest part of the meal was the dessert.
  • I found the tastiest pizza in that small restaurant.

Translations

Translations of the word "tastiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais saboroso

🇮🇳 सबसे स्वादिष्ट

🇩🇪 am schmackhaftesten

🇮🇩 paling lezat

🇺🇦 найсмачніший

🇵🇱 najsmaczniejszy

🇯🇵 一番美味しい

🇫🇷 le plus savoureux

🇪🇸 el más sabroso

🇹🇷 en lezzetli

🇰🇷 가장 맛있는

🇸🇦 الأكثر لذة

🇨🇿 nejchutnější

🇸🇰 najchutnejší

🇨🇳 最美味的

🇸🇮 najokusnejši

🇮🇸 bestu bragðgóður

🇰🇿 ең дәмді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გემრიელი

🇦🇿 ən dadlı

🇲🇽 el más sabroso

Word origin

The word 'tasty' originates from the early 14th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'tastif,' which in turn comes from the Old French 'tastier,' meaning to touch or to feel. The root can be traced back to the Latin word 'tastare,' which means to taste, to try something, or to savor. Over time, 'tasty' evolved to describe food that is pleasing to the palate, and the superlative 'tastiest' developed in English to denote the peak of flavor quality. The evolution of this term reflects the growing emphasis on the sensory experiences associated with food and cooking in various cultures throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,432, 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.