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toothsome
[ tooth-suhm ]
/ ˈtuθ səm /
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adjective
pleasing to the taste; palatable: a toothsome dish.
pleasing or desirable, as fame or power.
voluptuous; sexually alluring: a toothsome blonde.
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OTHER WORDS FROM toothsome
tooth·some·ly, adverbtooth·some·ness, nounWords nearby toothsome
toothpaste, toothpick, tooth powder, tooth pulp, tooth shell, toothsome, toothwort, toothy, tootle, toot one's own horn, too-too
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British Dictionary definitions for toothsome
toothsome
/ (ˈtuːθsəm) /
adjective
of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell
attractive; alluring
Derived forms of toothsome
toothsomely, adverbtoothsomeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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