delish

[dih-lish]

adjective

Informal.

1. delicious.

Word History and Origins

Origin of delish¹

First recorded in 1920–25; by shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

Eventually, such places did get “discovered,” and the local gentry might have bragged that they had just found the most delish little café hidden away in an edgy neighborhood.

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Bring this dip to your next potluck and you’re guaranteed to be a VIP — “Very Important Potlucker,” a term coined by Delish’s Mackenzie Filson.

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And in Delish, one contributor simply wrote: “Keep your processed AF, globby dressing away from me.”

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Otherwise, the Sumos haven’t been immune to inflation—Delish reported that they cost north of $3 per pound in 2021, but today, they cost $10 for a 2-pound bag at Whole Foods.

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“I'll be sipping tequila,” Cohen told Delish while discussing his ongoing partnership with Fresca.

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Related Words

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

When To Use

What does delish mean?

Delish is a shortened form of the word delicious, colloquially used for tasty food, attractive people, or other things that provide great pleasure.