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lus·cious

| \ ˈlə-shəs

\

1 a

: having a delicious taste or smell : sweet

chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping

b
archaic

: excessively sweet : cloying

2

: sexually attractive : seductive , sexy

a luscious actress

3 a

: richly luxurious or appealing to the senses

her luscious voice swelling and decaying with total control, her low notes booming sonorously — Gary Giddins

b

: excessively ornate

rich and luscious phrases, thick with imagery — Ruth Park

chocolate cake with a luscious whipped cream topping

a luscious strawberry bursting with juice

Just make sure to press a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on the surface of the sauce while the chicken is marinating to prevent oxidation and preserve the dip’s luscious green color.

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Asha Loupy, Washington Post , 7 Aug. 2022

To start, try the tangy tuna tartare or the luscious ball of burrata.

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Steve Forbes, Forbes , 2 Aug. 2022

Seacrest didn't seem to think Consuelos' hair change was that drastic, but Ripa told him that her husband's hair is actually quite thick and luscious .

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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com , 19 July 2022

But the star was unquestionably Aneesa Folds (a.k.a. Young Nees), who brought luscious R&B power to her hip-hop stylings.

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Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 18 July 2022

But vegetarians can also partake in many of these easy meals, like luscious soups made with pureed vegetables, spicy bean chilis, and fresh, fall salads.

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Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping , 7 July 2022

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lus·cious

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1

: having a delicious taste or smell

Children gathered around and stared longingly at the luscious fruit while the adults gulped with their mouths watering. — Grace Lin , Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

2

: delightful to hear, see, or feel

a luscious singing voice

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Have you ever heard a young child say something is "licius" when he or she really means it's "delicious"? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious developed when licius was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. Both words ultimately derive from the Latin verb delicere , meaning "to entice by charm or attraction." The adjective lush , which can sometimes mean "delicious" as well, is not a shortened form of luscious ; it derived on its own from the Middle English lusch , meaning "soft or tender."

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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Middle English lucius , perhaps alteration of licius , short for delicious
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 18, 2017 is:
luscious \LUSH-us\ adjective
1 : having a delicious sweet taste or smell
2 : sexually attractive
3 a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses
b : excessively ornate
Examples:
"Stockman's abstract paintings … are simple yet luscious, with thick, sensuous, curved shapes in intense, vibrating hues." — Steffie Nelson, W, February 2017
"His exhortations of umami—that luscious, satisfying flavor, not exactly savory or sweet or sour or bitter, that the Japanese were the first to identify—whetted my curiosity. One night at dinner, a chef prepared a special batch of dashi—the umami-drenched base stock of Japanese soups—before my eyes, so I could observe and taste its alchemy as it brewed." — Liesl Schillinger, Vogue, March 2017
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Have you ever heard a young child say something is "licius" when he or she really means it's "delicious"? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious developed when licius was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. Both words ultimately derive from the Latin verb delicere, meaning "to entice by charm or attraction." The adjective lush, which can sometimes mean "delicious" as well, is not a shortened form of luscious; it derived on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning "soft or tender."
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 18, 2017 is:
luscious \LUSH-us\ adjective
1 : having a delicious sweet taste or smell
2 : sexually attractive
3 a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses
b : excessively ornate
Examples:
"Stockman's abstract paintings … are simple yet luscious, with thick, sensuous, curved shapes in intense, vibrating hues." — Steffie Nelson, W, February 2017
"His exhortations of umami—that luscious, satisfying flavor, not exactly savory or sweet or sour or bitter, that the Japanese were the first to identify—whetted my curiosity. One night at dinner, a chef prepared a special batch of dashi—the umami-drenched base stock of Japanese soups—before my eyes, so I could observe and taste its alchemy as it brewed." — Liesl Schillinger, Vogue, March 2017
Did you know?
Have you ever heard a young child say something is "licius" when he or she really means it's "delicious"? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious developed when licius was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. Both words ultimately derive from the Latin verb delicere, meaning "to entice by charm or attraction." The adjective lush, which can sometimes mean "delicious" as well, is not a shortened form of luscious; it derived on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning "soft or tender."
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luscious. Accessed 23 Aug. 2022.
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Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!
As illustrated by some very smart pups
Bikini, bourbon, and badminton were places first
How to use a word that (literally) drives some pe...
Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.
Roll up your sleeves and identify these garments
Can you tell a meerkat from a wombat?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Learn a new word every day. Delivered to your inbox!
© 2022 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated

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