delicious

I

(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)

adj. delectable, delightful, luscious, toothsome, palatable, savory. See taste. Ant., tasteless, bad tasting, unpleasant.

II

(Roget's IV) modif.

1. [Excellent in taste]

Syn. tasty, delectable, luscious, savory, good, appetizing, choice, palatable, flavorful, well-prepared, well-seasoned, well-done, spicy, sweet, rich, succulent, toothsome, nice, exquisite, dainty, delicate, distinctive, ambrosial, heavenly, tempting, enticing, mouth-watering, nectareous, piquant, gourmet, epicurean, scrumptious*, yummy*, fit for a king*.

Ant. disgusting, unappetizing, flat.

2. [Very pleasant or enjoyable]

Syn. delightful, gratifying, pleasing; see pleasant 2 .

III

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.

tasty, delightful, *lip-smacking good, appetizing, delectable, luscious, scrumptious, ambrosial, mouth-watering, heavenly, *fit for a king, *yummy, toothsome.

ANT.: nauseating, gross, unappetizing

IV

(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Highly pleasing, especially to the sense of taste: ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, heavenly, luscious, savory, scrumptious, tasteful, tasty, toothsome. Slang: yummy. See GOOD, INGESTION. 2. Giving great pleasure or delight: charming, delectable, delightful, enchanting, heavenly, luscious. Informal: darling. See GOOD, HAPPY, LIKE.