Toothsome: meaning, definitions and examples

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toothsome

 

[ หˆtuหฮธ.sษ™m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pleasant taste

Toothsome refers to food that is appetizing and delicious. It often implies a pleasing or delightful quality that makes the food enjoyable to consume. The term can describe both the taste and the appearance of the food. It's typically used in a positive context when praising culinary delights.

Synonyms

appetizing, delectable, delicious.

Examples of usage

  • The toothsome pie was the highlight of the dinner.
  • She prepared a toothsome meal for her guests.
  • We couldn't resist the toothsome aroma wafting from the kitchen.

Translations

Translations of the word "toothsome" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apetitoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmackhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lezat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smaczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŽๅ‘ณใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlicieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lezzetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฐูŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lahodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chutnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okusen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณรฐgรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dadlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabroso

Etymology

The word 'toothsome' originates from Middle English, where it was spelled as 'toothsome' or 'tuthsome,' which meant 'pleasant to the taste.' The 'tooth-' component of the word traces back to the Old English 'toรพ,' referring to 'tooth,' while the suffix '-some' is a common English derivation that implies 'having the quality of' or 'characterized by.' Over time, 'toothsome' has evolved to incorporate a broader sense of tastiness, and today it is often used to describe not only food but also any pleasant or satisfying experience. Its usage in literature dates back to the 14th century, where it was commonly found in texts describing banquet feasts and favorable culinary experiences. The term has retained its charm and is still used to denote dishes that are particularly enjoyable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,021, 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.