juicier; juiciest
Synonyms of juicynext
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
: rewarding or profitable especially financially : fat
juicy contract
a juicy dramatic role
3
a
: rich in interest : colorful
juicy details
b
: sensational, racy
a juicy scandal
c
: full of vitality : lusty
juicily adverb
juiciness noun

Examples of juicy in a Sentence

The meat is tender and juicy. a juicy bit of news I want to know all the juicy details. She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 The result is a patty with just enough char to give it a pleasing bit of texture, while the interior remains moist, if not juicy. Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 This one is imagined with a rosy, lychee element that reads as pink, inviting, juicy—and absolutely signature scent worthy. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Late-night snacking on juicy, carby food—preferably while standing barefoot in the refrigerator light—is one of those universally blissful life moments. Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of juicy was in the 15th century

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“Juicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juicy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

juicy

adjective
juicier; juiciest
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
a
: rich in interest : colorful
b
: racy entry 1 sense 2
a juicy scandal
juicily adverb
juiciness noun

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