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   Lus·cious

   /ˈləSHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste: "a luscious and fragrant dessert wine" Similar delicioussucculentlushjuicymouthwateringsweettastyflavorfulflavorsomeappetizingdelectablepalatabletoothsomechoiceinformal:scrumptiousscrummyyummymoreishpengnummyliterary:ambrosialrare:ambrosiannectareousnectareanOpposite unappetizing
   • ▪ richly verdant or opulent: "the luscious brush strokes and warm colors of these late masterpieces"
   • ▪ very sexually attractive: "he'll fall for a luscious Spanish girl who can match him in passion" Similar sexysexually attractivenubileravishinggorgeousdesirablealluringsultrysensuousbeautifulstunningattractivevoluptuouscurvaceousshapelybuxominformal:beddablefanciablehotcurvyfoxycutebootyliciousthickthiccspunkyOpposite plainscrawny

   Word Origin late Middle English: perhaps an alteration of obsolete licious, shortened form of delicious.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lusciously adverb
   • 2. lusciousness noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lusciousLuscious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An adjective meaning richly appealing or scrumptious, luscious is actually believed to be a shortened version of delicious. Synonyms include succulent , savory and enticing — all words that can also be used to either describe a perfectly cooked steak or your crush's unbelievable, irresistible lips.

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   1. highly pleasing to the taste or smell: luscious peaches. 2. richly satisfying to the senses or the mind: the luscious style of his poetry. 3. richly adorned; luxurious: luscious furnishings. 4. arousing physical or sexual desire. 5. sweet to excess; cloying.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUSCIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1.adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a person or something about them as luscious, you mean that you find them or this thing sexually attractive. ...a luscious young blonde. What I like most about Gabby is her luscious lips! 2.adjective. Luscious food is juicy and very good to eat. ...a small apricot tree which bore luscious fruit.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionluscious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (of cloth, colours or music) soft and deep or heavy in a way that gives you pleasure to feel, look at or hear synonym rich. luscious silks and velvets. sexually attractive. Word Origin. See luscious in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: luscious. Definition of luscious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › lusciousLuscious Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Sickeningly sweet or full-flavored; cloying. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Obscene. Wiktionary. Synonyms: heavenly. delicious. delightful. darling. enchanting. delectable. charming. pleasant-tasting. scrumptious. toothsome. yummy. red-hot.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › lusciousluscious - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   1. disgusting, unpalatable. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: luscious /ˈlʌʃəs/ adj. extremely pleasurable, esp to the taste or smell. very attractive. archaic cloying. Etymology: 15th Century lucius, licius, perhaps a shortened form of delicious. ˈlusciously adv ˈlusciousness n.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › lusciousLuscious Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. : having a very appealing taste or smell : delicious. luscious fruits. chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping. a luscious wine. 2. a : richly appealing. a luscious [= delightful] singing voice. b informal : very physically attractive.