adjective
delish
dih-LIHSH
Delish (adjective) means Delicious; a casual, shortened way of saying so. Example: “This pizza is totally delish.”
adjective
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Delicious; a casual, shortened way of saying so.
"This pizza is totally delish."
How to use delish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shortened, informal way to say "delicious."
When to use it
Very informal — used in casual speech and social media, not formal writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more delish
- Superlative
- most delish
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Etymology
A casual clipping of "delicious."
Rhymes for delish
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What does “delish” mean?
The word “delish” means delicious; a casual, shortened way of saying so. In plain terms, a shortened, informal way to say "delicious.".
How do you pronounce “delish”?
“Delish” is pronounced dih-LIHSH (/dɪˈlɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “delish” in a sentence?
Here is “delish” used in a sentence: “This pizza is totally delish.”
What part of speech is “delish”?
“Delish” is an adjective.
