/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
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Meaning
Tasting or smelling very good.
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Word origin
From Old French delicieus, from Latin deliciae, meaning delight or pleasure. The word once covered any great pleasure, not only food.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- deliciae
- English cognates
- delight, delicate
Examples
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"Delicious" means it tastes very good.
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"Delicious" can also describe a very good smell.
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Here "delicious" describes the whole meal.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 8: delicious, rate, political and 7 more words.