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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Adjective
The bright vegetal bite of a good blanco is delicious and helps match the robust character of the maraschino liqueur.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
No matter the season, Washington County is an ideal destination for a long weekend where visitors can immerse themselves in history, culture, and delicious wine deep in the heart of Texas.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Fast forward to today, and guests can meet with dietitians to take a deep dive into the gut microbiome, sign up for cooking classes and dine on portion-correct meals that are not only delicious but nutritionally balanced thanks to a team of dietitians who work with the chefs.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The spicy white dragon roll and baked salmon roll were both very delicious.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Delicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delicious. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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