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 Sun exposure: Full sun Soil type: Well-draining Soil pH: Alkaline herbs are ornamental, as well as tasty! —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025 Best Overall Photograph: Molly Higgins Photograph: Molly Higgins Purple Carrot Meal Kit Shop at Purple Carrot WIRED TIRED Adventurous, tasty recipes. —Molly Higgins, Wired News, 29 May 2025 This tasty wine is a blend of 55 percent Mourvèdre, 25 percent Grenache, and 20 percent Cinsault and has aromas of red raspberry, red plum, and strawberry and flavors of cherry-vanilla, strawberry conserves, and tangerine peel all wrapped in a vibrant acidic sheath. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 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
  • Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Definition of pleasant
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  • While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2025
  • Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • While most people may feel unlucky on Friday the 13th, Krispy Kreme is hoping to make its customers feel lucky with a sweet promotion.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 June 2025
  • This Recipe The catch: The sweet months-old baby of last summer who couldn’t walk or talk was now a fully functioning, less-than-demure toddler.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
  • Reyes was a nice spring training story, but the Yankees were fooled by meaningless February and March stats.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Chest freezers are chunky appliances, and even the most aesthetically pleasing models are still little more than large boxes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
  • Here, the love planet thrives in situations that are equally secure and aesthetically pleasing.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Infatuation provided the satisfying high, but also a sense of accomplishment.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
  • This Kettle & Fire option, which comes in both beef and chicken varieties, is just as good as the homemade stuff: Use it in soups, rice, or sides to add a few extra satisfying grams of protein.
    — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 10 June 2025
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
  • As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Definition of good

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