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delicious

[ dih-lish-uhs ]
/ dɪˈlɪʃ əs /
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adjective

highly pleasing to the senses, especially to taste or smell: a delicious dinner; a delicious aroma.
very pleasing; delightful: a delicious sense of humor.

noun

(initial capital letter) a red or yellow variety of apple, cultivated in the U.S.

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In order, what parts of speech are the words in all capital letters? Alisa was VERY tired, SO she decided to go to bed.
adverb, adverb
adverb, conjunction
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Origin of delicious

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin dēliciōsus, equivalent to Latin dēliciae delight + -ōsus -ous

synonym study for delicious

1. Delicious, luscious refer to that which is especially agreeable to the senses. That which is delicious is highly agreeable to the taste or sometimes to the smell: a delicious meal. Luscious implies such a luxuriant fullness or ripeness as to make an object rich: a luscious banana; a luscious beauty; luscious music.

OTHER WORDS FROM delicious

Words nearby delicious

delibes, delicacy, delicate, delicatessen, delicia, delicious, delict, delight, delighted, delightful, delightsome
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Words related to delicious

enjoyable, yummy, tempting, enticing, delectable, pleasant, heavenly, delightful, luscious, tasty, rich, appetizing, savory, distinctive, piquant, exquisite, spicy, sweet, good, lush

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British Dictionary definitions for delicious

delicious
/ (dɪˈlɪʃəs) /

adjective

very appealing to the senses, esp to the taste or smell
extremely enjoyable or entertaininga delicious joke

Derived forms of delicious

deliciously, adverbdeliciousness, noun

Word Origin for delicious

C13: from Old French, from Late Latin dēliciōsus, from Latin dēliciae delights, charms, from dēlicere to entice; see delight
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