juicy

[joo-see]

adjective

juicier, juiciest 

1. full of juice; succulent.

   a juicy pear.

2. very profitable, appealing, interesting, satisfying, or substantive.

   a juicy contract; a juicy part in a movie.

3. very interesting or colorful, especially when slightly scandalous or improper.

   a juicy bit of gossip.

   Synonyms: lurid, sensational, titillating, risqué, racy

juicy

/ ˈdʒuːsɪ /

adjective

1. full of juice

2. provocatively interesting; spicy

   juicy gossip

3. slang,  voluptuous or seductive

   she's a juicy bit

4. profitable

   a juicy contract

Other Word Forms

• juicily adverb
• juiciness noun
• unjuicily adverb
• unjuicy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of juicy¹

1400–50; late Middle English j ( o ) usy full of liquor. See juice, -y ¹

Example Sentences

“It’s something that gives you the feeling of a cocktail while being a little bit juicier,” she says.

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“Sweet, juicy, and with just a hint of balancing tartness, this Cider simply excels when enjoyed alongside such an aromatic, allium-forward appetizer,” says TJ’s.

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When asked how to keep a Thanksgiving turkey juicy while cooking, Stewart pointed to her Turkey 101 recipe, which uses cheesecloth or parchment paper to keep the meat moist.

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“I hear there is a whole chicken coop full of tasty poultry right here on the grounds of the school. Plump and delicious, with their juicy fat chicken thighs just waiting to be devoured.”

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Every slice of this turkey is incredibly juicy.

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Related Words

• colorful 
• fascinating 
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• piquant 
• provocative 
• racy 
• sensational 
• spicy 
• tantalizing 
• vivid