/deliˈθjoso/
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Translation
delicious
Word origin
From Latin deliciosus, from deliciae ('delight, pleasure'), from delicere ('to allure, to entice').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- deliciae
- English cognates
- delicious, delight
Grammar
Femininedeliciosa
Masc pluraldeliciosos
Fem pluraldeliciosas
Examples
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This chocolate cake is delicious.
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My grandmother makes a delicious soup.
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What a delicious smell is coming from the kitchen!
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We tried some delicious desserts at the restaurant.
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The strawberries are delicious at this time of year.
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