de·li·cious
di-ˈli-shəs 
1
: affording great pleasure : delightful
a delicious bit of gossip
2
: appealing to one of the bodily senses especially of taste or smell
a delicious meal
delicious aromas
deliciously
adverb
deliciousness
noun
plural Deliciouses or Delicious
: a sweet red or yellow eating apple of U.S. origin that has a crown of five rounded prominences on the end opposite the stem
Examples of delicious in a Sentence
Adjective
This is the most delicious ice cream I have ever eaten.
Delicious aromas were floating from the kitchen.
a delicious bit of gossip
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Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
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Adjective
Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The mix also incorporates ham, bacon and bell peppers for a hearty, bit-sized option that is easy to make and tastes delicious.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delicious. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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delicious
1 of 2 adjective
de·li·cious
di-ˈlish-əs
: giving great pleasure : delightful
especially
: very pleasing to the taste
deliciously
adverb
deliciousness
noun
Delicious
2 of 2 noun
De·li·cious
di-ˈlish-əs
plural Deliciouses or Delicious
: a sweet red or yellow apple of U.S. origin that has five bumps arranged around the end opposite the stem
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