adj
toothsome
Toothsome (adj) means (informal) Physically attractive in a sexual way.
adj
1
(informal) Physically attractive in a sexual way.
"In 1919 he had been waiting at a bus stop, en route to his initiation as a Freemason: a toothsome blonde had crossed his path, and he had stalked off after her instead."
— David John Cawdell Irving, Göring: a biography (1989)
2
Pleasant to chew or bite into.
"Once the pasta is firmly al dente (toothsome but not snappy), add it into the pan, with a bunch of cheese, and cook til it all becomes glossy."
"Bagels are fine, but give me a warm bialy any time. With its crisp bits of onion nestled snugly into a golden pillow of toothsome chewiness, this is the ideal substrate for lox and a schmear—or just on its own."
3
Displaying many teeth; toothy.
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Etymology
Made up of tooth and -some.
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What is the meaning of toothsome?
"toothsome" (adj) means (informal) Physically attractive in a sexual way.
What is another word for toothsome?
Other words for "toothsome" include voluptuous, palatable, scrumptious, luscious, delectable, delicious.
What is the opposite of toothsome?
The opposite of "toothsome" is tasteless.
What are the different meanings of toothsome?
"toothsome" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) Physically attractive in a sexual way; 2. Pleasant to chew or bite into; 3. Displaying many teeth; toothy.
