Definition of Tasty
1. Adjective. Pleasing to the sense of taste. "A tasty morsel"
Also: Appetising, Appetizing, Salty, Palatable, Toothsome, Sweet, Sour
Similar to: Acid-tasting, Sour-tasting, Ambrosial, Ambrosian, Nectarous, Bitter, Bitterish, Sharp-tasting, Bittersweet, Semisweet, Choice, Dainty, Delectable, Delicious, Luscious, Pleasant-tasting, Scrumptious, Toothsome, Yummy, Flavorful, Flavorous, Flavorsome, Flavourful, Flavourous, Flavoursome, Sapid, Saporous, Fruity, Full-bodied, Racy, Rich, Robust, Peppery, Gingery, Hot, Spicy, Grapey, Grapy, Mild-tasting, Nippy, Nutlike, Nutty, Piquant, Savory, Savoury, Spicy, Zesty, Acrid, Pungent, Salty, Smoky, Sour, Strong-flavored, Winey, Winy
Derivative terms: Taste, Tastiness
Antonyms: Tasteless
Definition of Tasty
1. a. Having a good taste; -- applied to persons; as, a tasty woman. See Taste,
Definition of Tasty
1. Adjective. Having a pleasant or satisfying flavor; delicious. ¹
2. Adjective. (obsolete) Having or showing good taste; tasteful. ¹
3. Adjective. (slang) Appealing; when applied to persons, sexually appealing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tasty
1. pleasant to the taste [adj TASTIER, TASTIEST] : TASTILY [adv]
Medical Definition of Tasty
1. 1. Having a good taste; applied to persons; as, a tasty woman. See Taste. 2. Being in conformity to the principles of good taste; elegant; as, tasty furniture; a tasty dress. Origin: Tastier; Tastiest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tasty
Literary usage of Tasty
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1817)
"... and to be only an improvement suggested by more experienced and tasty architect!
than those amongst our Saxon ancestors, niic. instead of confining the ..."
2. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"... another verb to that given above, To talle pepper in the note. To take offence.
" A man ii tasty, and anger wrinkles bis MM i such a man taken ..."
3. Letters and Journals of Lord Byron: With Notices of His Life by George Gordon Byron Byron (1830)
"... tasty ?—It is not my intention to continue him in uiy j lious together.
I hate the place and all that ii i service." LETTER CCCXLII. TO MR HOPPNER. ..."
4. Ten Years in Washington: Life and Scenes in the National Capital, as a Woman by Mary Clemmer (1874)
"... of England, was Entertained—Domestic Economy—"Not Enough Silver "—A tasty
Soup—The Recipe for an Aristocratic Stew—Having a " Nice Time "—Mrs. Franklin ..."
5. The Golden Words of a Sufi Sheikh: Revised Edition by M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (Ral.), M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (2006)
"What is tasty to the mouth Is not always acceptable to the stomach. 622. What is
tasty to your tongue Is opposed to wisdom, To inner patience and ..."
6. Ten Years in Washington: Or, Inside Life and Scenes in Our National Capital by Mary Clemmer (1882)
"... of England, was Entertained—Domestic Economy—"Not Enough Silver "—A tasty
Soup—The Recipe for an Aristocratic Stew—Having a "Nice Time,"—Mrs. Franklin ..."
7. Life in the forests of the Far East by Spenser St. John (1862)
"... of the Siol Alligator—Combat with two in a Cave—Method of Capturing them in
Siam—Laying Eggs in the Jungle—Ducks and Drakes—Malay Cookery—Very tasty ..."
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