/de.li.sjø/
Translation
delicious, delightful
Word origin
From Late Latin deliciosus, from Latin deliciae ('delight, pleasure'), itself from delicere ('to entice away'). English 'delicious' and 'delight' share the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- deliciosus
- English cognates
- delicious, delight, delicate
Grammar
Examples
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This cake is absolutely delicious.
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We spent a delightful evening at their place.
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She cooks delicious dishes out of almost nothing.
L' .
The smell of warm bread was delicious.
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Thank you, that was delicious.
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