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Definition of Luscious
1. Adjective. Having strong sexual appeal. "A toothsome blonde in a tight dress"
Similar to: Sexy
Derivative terms: Voluptuousness
2. Adjective. Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste.
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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