luscious
0 antonyms and opposites of luscious, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Richly sweet, juicy, and delicious.
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How to use luscious
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Etymology
Probably an alteration of lustious, from lusty ("pleasant, delicious") + -ous; Shakespeare used both lush and lusty in similar senses.
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What does “luscious” mean?
The word “luscious” means richly sweet, juicy, and delicious. In plain terms, rich, juicy, and delicious — or, describing a person, very attractive.
How do you pronounce “luscious”?
“Luscious” is pronounced LUH-shuhs (/ˈlʌʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “luscious” in a sentence?
Here is “luscious” used in a sentence: “The luscious ripe peaches were dripping with juice.”
What part of speech is “luscious”?
“Luscious” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “luscious” have?
“Luscious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: richly sweet, juicy, and delicious.