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delicious
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
This term is most frequently used to describe food and drink, carrying a strong positive connotation of sensory satisfaction. While "tasty" is a neutral or mild descriptor, "delicious" implies a high degree of pleasure and is often used for emphasis to express genuine enjoyment.
When applied to non-food contexts, the word shifts toward a psychological or emotional sense of anticipation and luxury. It describes a feeling of intense satisfaction or a situation that is exquisitely pleasing, such as the "delicious irony" of a situation or the "delicious prospect" of a reward.
💬Conversación Casual
That danish looks delicious, David. Is it from the new place?
Yes, VP Victoria! They're really innovating in the pastry space.
Meanings
Examples
Everything smells delicious in here.
Everything smells delicious in here.
The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious.
I can already imagine the delicious scent of pine needles in the mountains.
A delicious sense of victory washed over him as he crossed the finish line.
Collocations & Compounds
delicious food
Food that has a very pleasant taste.
We had delicious food at the new restaurant.
delicious meal
A meal that is very pleasing to the taste.
delicious aroma
A pleasant smell, often associated with food.
delicious taste
The sensation of flavor that is very pleasant.
The cake had a surprisingly delicious taste.
deliciously sweet
Extremely sweet in a very pleasing way.
The fruit was deliciously sweet.
Etymology
The word 'delicious' comes from the Latin word 'deliciosus', meaning 'dainty, sweet, pleasant, delightful'. This, in turn, derives from 'deliciae', meaning 'delight, pleasure, charm'. The word entered Middle English around the 14th century, initially referring to things that were pleasing to the senses in general, but gradually narrowing its focus to specifically relate to taste and smell.