tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
Definition of tastynext
1
as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery

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How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of tasty With so much foot traffic passing from the station to the beach, restaurants in Kamakura have perfected the art of the tasty takeaway picnic box. —Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025 The meals themselves were easy to make, relatively produce-heavy, and quite tasty. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025 Sample 10 of the tastiest frozen fruity treats around the world right here in the Bay Area, from strawberry Korean bingsu to a Mexican mango-lime paleta, Filipino ube halo-halo to pineapple Thai rolled ice cream. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 July 2025 There’s nothing worse than arriving at a hotel after a long travel day and finding limited or no tasty dining options on property. —Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty
  1. delicious
  2. pleasant
  3. delightful
  4. sweet
  5. nice
  6. pleasing
  7. satisfying
  8. good
Adjective
  • And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.
    — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • Try cream of coconut in place of heavy whipping cream for a subtle, but delicious, coconut flavor.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.
    — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 12 July 2025
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
  • There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • This cute figurine comes in three different styles: one sweet ceramic ghost holding a bat, another ghost holding a pink pumpkin, and the third, in a witch's hat, walking a ghostly dog on a leash.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
  • Co-created by sitcom king Chuck Lorre with Morgan and Susan McMartin, the sitcom veers more sweet than bitter, more fizzy than heavy, more focused on the comedic possibilities of Leanne’s wide-open future than the poignant memories of her past.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.
    — Shalwah Evans, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.
    — Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Additionally, concrete probably feels nice for felines, with its rough but not harsh surface that appears to provide a pleasing tactile experience for cats looking to get a quick scratch in.
    — Kelli Bender, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • The pleasing back-to-basics feel in The Fantastic Four: First Steps suggests Marvel has learned valuable lessons from its recent box office underperformers.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • But a mayonnaise sandwich was fast, and though utilitarian, inexplicably satisfying.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
  • Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Definition of good

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