adj

luscious

LUH-shuhs

Luscious (adj) means Richly sweet, juicy, and delicious. Example: “The luscious ripe peaches were dripping with juice.”

adj

Richly sweet, juicy, and delicious.

"The luscious ripe peaches were dripping with juice."

Sexually appealing or seductive.

"The film star was famous for her luscious red lips."

How to use luscious

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRich, juicy, and delicious — or, describing a person, very attractive.

Common pairings

luscious fruit luscious lips

more luscious comparative, most luscious superlative

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The _____ ripe peaches were dripping with juice.

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.