Delicious: pleasing, especially to the taste.
Adjective- This chicken curry tastes delicious.
Origin: 1250–1300; ME < OF < LL dēliciōsus, equiv. to L dēliciae delight + -ōsus -ous
Tasty: good-tasting.
Adjective- I think chocolate is tasty.
Origin: 1610–20; taste + -y1
Toothsome: pleasing, desirable, attractive
Adjective- Did you see the toothsome shoes on that lady?
Origin: 1545–55; tooth + -some1
Flavorful: full of flavor, tasty
Adjective- The shrimp is not very flavorful.
Origin: 1925–30; flavor + -ful
Scrumptious: pleasing to senses, splendid
Adjective- He makes the most scrumptious cookies on Earth.
Origin: 1820–30; perhaps an alternative of sumptuous
Delectable: delightful, highly pleasing, enjoyable, delicious, an appealing item of food
Adjective- My mom's lasagna is quite delectable.
Noun- The table was covered in delectables.
Origin: 1350–1400; ME < L dēlectābilis delightful, equiv. to dēlectā ( re ) to delight (freq. of dēlicere to entice) + -bilis -ble
Appetizing: appealing, tempting, savory
Adjective- The school's mystery meat did not look very appetizing.
Origin: 1645–55; appet(ite) + -ize + -ing2 , as trans. of F appétissant
Savory: agreeable in taste or smell, a British appetizer or dessert
Adjective- Sweet and savory chicken is my favorite
Noun- Zac made a great savory to bring to the picnic.
Origin: 1175–1225; ME savori ( see savor, -y1 ); r. ME savure < OF savoure, ptp. of savourer to savor
Palatable: acceptable taste, agreeable to the mind or feelings
Adjective- We can all agree that the roast duck yesterday evening was palatable.
Origin: 1660–70; palate + -able
Mouthwatering: very appetizing in appearance, aroma, flavor
Adjective- The smell of my pierogi is mouthwatering!
Origin: 1815–25
Tasteful: displaying good taste in style or food
Adjective- The room was decorated tastefully.
Origin: 1605–15; taste + -ful
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