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toothsome

 
Dictionary: tooth·some   (tūth'səm) pronunciation
 
adj.
  1. Delicious; luscious: a toothsome pie. See synonyms at delicious.
  2. Pleasant; attractive: a toothsome offer.
  3. Sexually attractive or exciting.
toothsomely tooth'some·ly adv.
toothsomeness tooth'some·ness n.
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adjective

    Highly pleasing, especially to the sense of taste: ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, delicious, heavenly, luscious, savory, scrumptious, tasteful, tasty. Slang yummy. See good/bad, ingestion.

 
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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste.

pronunciation The pastry chef baked a toothsome lemon meringue pie.

 
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
  Synonyms: delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, yummy


 
 
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