toothsome

[tooth-suhm]

adjective

1. pleasing to the taste; palatable.

   a toothsome dish.

2. pleasing or desirable, as fame or power.

3. voluptuous; sexually alluring.

   a toothsome blonde.

toothsome

/ ˈtuːθsəm /

adjective

1. of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell

2. attractive; alluring

Other Word Forms

• toothsomely adverb
• toothsomeness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toothsome¹

First recorded in 1545–55; tooth + -some ¹

Example Sentences

In many East Asian cuisines, there’s an appreciation for bounce and resistance, what Americans might describe as “toothsome” or mistake for undercooked.

From Salon

As far as salads go, there’s toothsome grain salads, decadent pasta salads and bright panzanellas.

From Salon

The dish is all about contrast: toothsome pasta coated in a silky, starchy, creamy, cheesy sauce with a burst of lemon to cut through the richness.

From Salon

Remember, texture doesn’t always mean crunch—it can also mean chewiness, density, or something toothsome, like dates, figs, rice noodles, or pitted olives.

From Salon

After years of sailing the world, he pursues his toothsome dreams in a Euro-ville pastiche, with a vaulted shopping arcade and a plaza large enough to hold big musical numbers.

From New York Times