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lusciousness

/ˈlʌʃ.əs.nəs/
lus · cious · ness
Adverb:lusciously
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Adjective:luscious
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• noun

1

The quality of having a richly sweet, juicy, and highly pleasing taste or smell.

Example

"The summer peaches were prized for their remarkable sweetness and lusciousness."

2

Rich, luxurious, or voluptuous sensory appeal in appearance, sound, or style.

Example

"Critics praised the visual lusciousness of the film's cinematography and vibrant color palette."

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• Rhymes for lusciousness

• Nearby Words

lusaka
luscious
lusciously
lusciousness
lush
lushie
lushly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'luscious' plus the suffix '-ness'. The root 'luscious' dates to Middle English 'lucius', likely an alteration of 'licorous' (meaning delicious or gluttonous, from Old French 'lecherous') blended with 'delicious'.

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