succulences

Lush, flavorful qualities

Succulences is the plural of succulence, the quality of being juicy and full of moisture.

The word applies most often to food—particularly fruits and well-prepared meats: The succulences of summer peaches and ripe tomatoes made the season worth waiting for.

It can describe multiple instances or varieties of this quality.

culinary

juiciness

State of being moist

richness · savoriness · deliciousness · lusciousness · palatability · mouthfeel · umami · fattiness · marbling · braising

sensory

lushness

Abundant, thriving growth

dripping · overflowing · abundance · peach · mango · watermelon · berries · citrus · nectar · sweetness

botanical

fleshy

Thick with soft tissue

agave · sedum · xerophyte · rosette · jade plant · stonecrop · drought-resistant

figurative

richness

State of abundance

pleasures · delights · gratifications · enjoyments · satisfactions · treats · voluptuousness · sensuousness · decadence · extravagance

Opposites
moisture content

succulencesdryness

Absence of moisture

aridity · desiccation · parchedness · dehydration · withering

textural quality

succulencestoughness

Resilient durability under strain

leatheriness · stringiness · chewiness · rubberiness · fibrousness

richness/appeal

succulencesblandness

Absence of distinctive qualities

insipidity · austerity · flavorlessness · unpalatability · tastelessness

Family

succulence, succulency

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