English · Food & Drink
delicious
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
[/dɪˈlɪʃəs/]
extremely pleasant to taste
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a very pleasant taste or smell. It is a strong word of praise for food and drink.
Example
The cake was absolutely delicious.
The cake was absolutely delicious.
Etymology
From Latin 'deliciosus' (delightful), from 'delicia' (delight).
How & Where It’s Used
A strong compliment for food; can also describe a delightful smell.