toothsome

American  

[tooth-suhm] / ˈtuθ səm /

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.

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toothsome British  

/ ˈtuːθsəm /

adjective

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

2. attractive; alluring

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Other Word Forms

• toothsomely adverb
• toothsomeness noun

Etymology

Origin of toothsome

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

Example Sentences

It’s a particularly toothsome, sapid red marked by notes of red fruit and spice, and a wonderful match with a wide range of foods.

From The Wall Street Journal

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