How to Use luscious in a Sentence

luscious

adjective
  • The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The sweetness of the corn is a luscious balance for the savory spread.
    Star Tribune, 14 July 2021
  • The jumble wouldn’t win a prize for beauty, but the taste is luscious.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
  • No amount of blood or pain can take away from the glory of these luscious locks.
    Julia Edelman, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022
  • On those, her voice was luscious, pure and full of nuance.
    Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • All are luscious, creamy, rich in fat, and lower in net carbs.
    Julie Upton, Health, 5 July 2023
  • To start, try the tangy tuna tartare or the luscious ball of burrata.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Her skin was a cocoa shade, and her luscious, dark curls framed the light smirk on her face.
    Hayley Folk, refinery29.com, 20 June 2021
  • His brushwork in the 1950s was often thick and luscious.
    Steven Litt, cleveland, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Strong, luscious hair is in, but keep in mind that healthy hair starts from within.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Throw in a little yellow and green to make that luscious red pop.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 16 June 2021
  • Each cookie is luscious, soft and at least half an inch thick.
    Olivia Gyapong, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Long, luscious strands is the goal for many, but getting there can be a struggle.
    Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 22 Apr. 2021
  • In addition to crab rolls and crab boils, the menu includes crab cakes and a luscious crab mac and cheese.
    Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2021
  • In the snap, the new dad holds his daughter in front of the camera while standing in an area of luscious greenery.
    Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • This luscious potato salad has a kick from the jalapenos, as well as the decadence of bacon and cheese.
    Natalie Rizzo, Redbook, 11 July 2023
  • The brisket had luscious, buttery fat and peppery bark.
    Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2022
  • The luscious sauce makes this French toast taste like sticky toffee pudding.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Made with sweet corn and hearty potatoes, this corn is luscious, filling and creamy.
    Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • In fact, the brand is luscious, gorgeous, and very French – sort of like Brigitte Bardot in her heyday.
    Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • The best silk press products will transform your luscious curls into the silky straight look of your dreams.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2021
  • The result is a luscious stew with a thin broth that has a slight pleasantly bitter note from the lemon pith.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Dries Van Noten’s luscious padded corduroy button-downs are a good place to start.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • These pieces are luscious, evoking a late summer day and the sprawling West.
    Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Once cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer the collars and that luscious sauce to a plate, then top with chives, lime juice and sesame seeds.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Once the fish is cooked, the liquid is transformed into a luscious sauce for serving.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
  • His luscious food calls for a party and the restaurant obliges with a private room, set off with a red rug on the wall, that can seat up to 50.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Marry it with whiskey for a luscious take on an Old-Fashioned.
    Bon Appétit, 23 May 2022
  • Servers credit one cook with that luscious mole, another for a Brazilian shrimp stew, and Barua’s uncle with a bright, creamy yogurt dessert.
    Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024
  • She’s also done a utility shirt and cargos in luscious cream silk satin, blurring day and night distinctions.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024

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