🇺🇸 How to say

“delicious” in English

delicious
Illustration of "delicious" in a English cultural setting
A person takes a bite of warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, their eyes lighting up with delight as they savor the rich, sweet flavor.

Usage note

Use 'delicious' to describe food or drink that tastes very good.

Examples

  • This cake is delicious.

    This cake is delicious.

  • The soup smells delicious.

    The soup smells delicious.

  • You made a delicious meal.

    You made a delicious meal.

Quick check

What does "delicious" mean?

  • A. delicious
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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