succulent
Succulent (adjective) means Juicy and tender; pleasant to eat. Example: “The chef served a succulent roast chicken with herbs.”
How to use succulent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither deliciously juicy food, or a water-storing plant like a cactus or jade plant.
Word forms
more succulent comparative, succulents plural, most succulent superlative
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Etymology
From French succulent, from Latin succulentus ("juicy"), from succus ("juice, sap").
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What does “succulent” mean?
The word “succulent” means juicy and tender; pleasant to eat. In plain terms, either deliciously juicy food, or a water-storing plant like a cactus or jade plant.
How do you pronounce “succulent”?
“Succulent” is pronounced SUHK-yuh-luhnt (/ˈsʌkjələnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “succulent” in a sentence?
Here is “succulent” used in a sentence: “The chef served a succulent roast chicken with herbs.”
What part of speech is “succulent”?
Depending on how it is used, “succulent” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “succulent” come from?
The word “succulent” comes from Latin. From French succulent, from Latin succulentus ("juicy"), from succus ("juice, sap").
How many meanings does “succulent” have?
“Succulent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: juicy and tender; pleasant to eat.
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