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luscious

/ˈlʌʃ.əs/
lus · cious
Adverb:lusciously
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luscious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a pleasingly rich, sweet, and juicy taste or smell.

Example

"The orchard produced a harvest of luscious, sun-ripened peaches."

2

Richly appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, or touch; luxurious, lush, or sumptuous.

Example

"The symphony orchestra filled the concert hall with luscious, sweeping melodies."

3

Very attractive, alluring, or glamorous in physical appearance.

Example

"The hair conditioner is advertised as leaving curls soft, shiny, and luscious."

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• Nearby Words

lurk
lurker
lusaka
luscious
lusciously
lusciousness
lush

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 14th century as Middle English 'lucius', the word is likely a blend of 'delicious' with the obsolete adjective 'lush' (meaning lax, tender, or juicy) or 'licorous' (from Old French 'lecherous', meaning fond of fine food).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luscious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luscious
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