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delicious Synonyms

Another word for delicious

Choosing another word for delicious depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Highly pleasant to the senses of taste or smell; appetizing and flavorful.

Usage Example

"The bakery on the corner is famous for its scrumptious cinnamon rolls and freshly brewed coffee."

Strongest
scrumptious
delectable
mouth-watering
tasty
yummy
Strong
savory
appetizing
flavorful
luscious
palatable

• adjective (Context 2)

Giving great pleasure, amusement, or subtle satisfaction to the mind or emotions.

Usage Example

"There was a delightful irony in seeing the strict parking inspector receive a ticket on his own windshield."

Strongest
delightful
exquisite
Strong
divine
sweet
heavenly
marvelous
splendid
gratifying
wonderful
charming

Opposites of delicious

The opposite of delicious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unpalatable
unpleasant
inedible
tasteless
unappetizing
disagreeable
disgusting
unsavory
See all opposites of delicious

• Nearby Words

delicateness
delicates
delicatessen
delicious
deliciously
deliciousness
delight

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delicious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delicious
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