Foundation level · Year 4 · free
delicious
adjective · Say it: di-LISH-uhs
What it means
Foundationtasting or smelling very good
Gran's chocolate birthday cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- delectable
- scrumptious
- tasty
- yummy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- disgusting
- horrible
- revolting
More examples
- A delicious smell of fish and chips drifted along the seaside promenade.
Where the word comes from
It comes from the Latin word 'deliciae', meaning delight.
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