adj
luscious
LUH-shuhs
Luscious (adj) means Richly sweet, juicy, and delicious. Example: “The luscious ripe peaches were dripping with juice.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more luscious
- Superlative
- most 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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Rhymes for luscious
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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.
