delicious
Worth every bite
Delicious describes food or drink that tastes exceptionally good: The pasta was absolutely delicious.
The word extends to any deeply pleasurable sensation: a delicious irony, delicious anticipation.
Something delicious invites savoring—it's not just good but worth lingering over.
Extremely appealing to eat
- temptingArousing desire or interest
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- appealingPleasant and inviting
- invitingAttractively appealing
alluring · scrumptious · delectable · tantalizing · appetizing · craving · beckoning · seductive
Appetizing, not sweet
aromatic · spicy · succulent · rich · buttery · garlicky · smoky · caramelized
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- sinfulViolating moral law
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
extravagant · rich · lavish · opulent · hedonistic · treat · splurge · irresistible
Prepared at one's residence
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- simmeredCooked at low heat
braised · caramelized · seared · crispy · golden · tender · marinated · seasoned
Giving emotional ease
- heartyWarm and substantial
- fillingMaterial placed within
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
homemade · warming · soothing · fulfilling · soul-food · cozy · rustic · homecooked
mouthwatering
Extremely appealing to eat
inviting · alluring · scrumptious · delectable · tantalizing · appetizing · craving · beckoning · seductive · irresistible
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
zesty · aromatic · spicy · succulent · rich · buttery · garlicky · smoky · caramelized · herbal
decadent
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
sumptuous · extravagant · rich · lavish · opulent · hedonistic · treat · splurge · irresistible · heavenly
homemade
Prepared at one's residence
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
simmered · braised · caramelized · seared · crispy · golden · tender · marinated · seasoned · glazed
comforting
Giving emotional ease
- heartyWarm and substantial
- fillingMaterial placed within
- nourishingPromoting health through food
wholesome · homemade · warming · soothing · fulfilling · soul-food · cozy · rustic · homecooked · substantial
- tastebitter, salty, taste, sour, sweet
- taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
- dessert qualitiessweet, creamy, rich, decadent, indulgent
- dining phrasesbon appetit, enjoy your meal, dig in, come and get it, help yourself
- food adjectivestasty, yummy, scrumptious, savory, mouthwatering
- food qualitytasty, bland, fresh, flavorful, appetizing
deliciousdisgusting
Provoking strong revulsion
revolting · repulsive · nauseating · vile · gross
- it was deliciousPraise for excellent food
- Red DeliciousDark crimson apple cultivar
- Golden DeliciousYellow-green apple cultivar