it was delicious

The food satisfied

A common expression of satisfaction after eating or drinking something, indicating the food or beverage tasted very good.

The phrase typically appears in past tense because you evaluate a meal after finishing it: How was the pasta? It was delicious.

Often used as polite appreciation to a host or cook.

Related
  • mealOccasion for nourishment
  • tasteFlavor perception ability
  • yummyInformally delectable
  • richHaving much of something
  • scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste

pleasure · mouthwatering · chef's kiss · to die for · sweet · delectable · indulgence · second helping · clean plate · satisfaction · divine · umami · flavor · taste buds · bite · dish · comfort food · heavenly

Family

delicious, deliciously, deliciousness, delicate, delight, delightful, delightfully

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G