Adjectives of Food

yummy

Adjective

/jə.mi/ or /yē.mi/

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tasting very good

mouthwatering

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/maʊθ.wɔ.tɜ.rɪng/ or /maooth.vaw.tē.ring/

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(of food) looking or smelling so delicious that it makes one's want to eat it immediately

palatable

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/pæ.lə.tə.bəl/ or /pā.lē.tē.bēl/

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(of food or drink) having a pleasant taste

delectable

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/dɪ.lɛk.tə.bəl/ or /di.lek.tē.bēl/

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tasting or smelling very good

scrumptious

Adjective

/skrʌmp.ʃəs/ or /skramp.shēs/

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extremely tasty and satisfying to eat

juicy

Adjective

/ʤu.si/ or /joo.si/

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(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

crunchy

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/krən.ʧi/ or /krēn.chi/

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firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

ripe

Adjective

/raɪp/ or /raip/

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(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

nutritious

Adjective

/nut.rɪ.ʃəs/ or /noot.ri.shēs/

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(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

stale

Adjective

/steɪl/ or /steil/

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(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

fatty

Adjective

/fæ.ti/ or /fā.ti/

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(of food) having a high amount of fat

crusty

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/krəs.ti/ or /krēs.ti/

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(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

starchy

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/stɑr.ʧi/ or /staar.chi/

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(of food) containing starch in large amounts

appetizing

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/æ.pɪ.taɪ.zɪng/ or /ā.pi.tai.zing/

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(of food) looking or smelling appealing and tasty, often making one eager to eat it

lactic

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/læk.tɪk/ or /lāk.tik/

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relating to or derived from milk

pickled

Adjective

/pɪ.kəld/ or /pi.kēld/

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(of food) having been preserved in a solution of vinegar or salt water

fizzy

Adjective

/fɪ.zi/ or /fi.zi/

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(of drinks) carbonated and having bubbles of gas

chewy

Adjective

/ʧui/ or /chooi/

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(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

crispy

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/krɪs.pi/ or /kris.pi/

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(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

succulent

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/sək.jə.lɪnt/ or /sēk.yē.lint/

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juicy and full of flavor

spiced

Adjective

/spaɪst/ or /spaist/

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flavored with a combination of aromatic ingredients

seasoned

Adjective

/si.zənd/ or /si.zēnd/

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(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell