Toothsome

usgb/ˈtuːθsəm/
adjective

Pleasing to the taste, delicious.

She prepared a toothsome meal for the guests.
Visual representation of "toothsome" - Pleasing to the taste, delicious.

Often appears as...

  • toothsome meal
  • toothsome dessert

Usage tips

Formal

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Culinary delight

Often used to describe food that looks, smells, or tastes very good, making you want to eat it.

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The aroma from the kitchen promised a toothsome dinner.
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Positive connotation

'Toothsome' carries a happy, positive feeling, expressing satisfaction with the flavor.

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Everyone complimented the chef's toothsome pie.
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Sensory appeal

Use 'toothsome' when the appeal of food is linked to your senses, especially taste and sight.

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The colorful salad looked as toothsome as it tasted.
Visual representation of the word "Toothsome"

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