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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The molcajete maintains a more rustic bite, leaving behind juicy chunks of tomato and tender bits of onion. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 And riding over compact sand, the juicy 750-watt'er still has enough beans to keep chuggin' along with its strong, linear power. Joe Salas april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026 Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 Not only does this provide balance for the effervescent strawberry note, but helps to ground it and mellow out the juicy sweetness. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 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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