Definition of Luscious

1. Adjective. Having strong sexual appeal. "A toothsome blonde in a tight dress"

Exact synonyms: Juicy, Red-hot, Toothsome, Voluptuous
Similar to: Sexy
Derivative terms: Voluptuousness

2. Adjective. Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste.
Exact synonyms: Delectable, Delicious, Pleasant-tasting, Scrumptious, Toothsome, Yummy
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Toothsomeness

Definition of Luscious

1. a. Sweet; delicious; very grateful to the taste; toothsome; excessively sweet or rich.

Definition of Luscious

1. Adjective. sweet and pleasant; delicious ¹

2. Adjective. sexually appealing; seductive ¹

3. Adjective. obscene ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Luscious

1. having a very pleasing taste or smell [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Luscious

lurking place
lurkingly
lurkings
lurks
lurries
lurry
lurs
lurv
lurve
lurved
lurvely
lurves
lurving
lusca
lusciously
lusciousness
lusciousnesses
luser
lusern
lusers
lushburg
lushburgs
lushed
lusher
lushers
lushes
lushest

Literary usage of Luscious

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Botany by Geological Survey of California, William Henry Brewer, Sereno Watson, Asa Gray (1880)
"Eaten by the Papago Indians, after roasting or drying in the sun ; the fresh plant " when cooked luscious, ..."

2. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"1835 The pawpaw tree with its heavy luscious fruit was the America,' i. 124 (Lond.). greatest curiosity.—CJ Latrobe. ' The Rambler in N. Paxton boys. ..."

3. Meditations and Contemplations by James Hervey (1813)
"How often has a word of applause dropt luscious poison into our ears; or some disrespectful expression raised a gust of passion in our bosoms? ..."

4. The Days of a Man: Being Memories of a Naturalist, Teacher, and Minor by David Starr Jordan (1922)
"... luscious dishes Bering's death on Tolstoi Mys "Made in Germany." Certain foods, too, are imported, the good thick soup served by the agent in charge ..."

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