adj
luscious
LUH-shuhs
adj
1
Richly sweet, juicy, and delicious.
"The luscious ripe peaches were dripping with juice."
2
Sexually appealing or seductive.
"The film star was famous for her luscious red lips."
How to Use Luscious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRich, juicy, and delicious — or, describing a person, very attractive.
Common pairings
luscious fruit
luscious lips
Word Forms
more luscious comparative, most luscious superlative
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Etymology
Probably an alteration of lustious, from lusty ("pleasant, delicious") + -ous; Shakespeare used both lush and lusty in similar senses.