Synonyms of luscious

luscious

adjective

ˈlə-shəs 

1

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

a luscious strawberry bursting with juice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• tasteful
• edible
• lush
• scrumptious
• delectable
• flavorful
• yummy
• succulent
• tasty
• appetizing
• savoury
• heavenly
• delightful
• savory
• dainty
• ambrosial
• toothy
• flavorsome
• mouthwatering
• toothsome
• palatable
• delish
• pleasant
• pleasing
• exquisite
• satisfying
• eatable
• digestible
• rare
• delicate
• gratifying
• agreeable
• choice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• insipid
• unsavory
• tasteless
• distasteful
• unpalatable
• boring
• tedious
• stale
• banal
• commonplace
• unappetizing
• stinky
• yucky
• noxious
• flavorless
• smelly
• noisome
• yukky
• unwholesome
• miserable
• wretched
• unpleasant
• awful
• disgusting
• horrid
• repulsive
• disagreeable
• abominable
• offensive
• repugnant
• detestable
• sickening
• foul
• abhorrent
• repellent
• nauseating
• repellant

2

as in sensual

pleasing to the physical senses

luscious silk fabric that slid across her hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensual
• lush
• delicious
• voluptuous
• delightful
• sensuous
• pleasant
• luxurious
• carnal
• pleasing
• fleshly
• delectable
• bodily
• dreamy
• scrumptious
• corporeal
• pleasurable
• gratifying
• agreeable
• palatable
• epicurean
• self-indulgent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• harsh
• uncomfortable
• hideous
• disgusting
• foul
• icky

3

as in delightful

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

the luscious thought that while she was basking on the beach, her coworkers were slaving away at the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• delightful
• sweet
• pleasant
• nice
• enjoyable
• pleasing
• satisfying
• heavenly
• good
• pretty
• welcome
• delectable
• dreamy
• tasty
• pleasurable
• soothing
• tempting
• savory
• comforting
• jolly
• darling
• comfortable
• amusing
• blessed
• felicitous
• grateful
• congenial
• agreeable
• gratifying
• desirable
• attractive
• charming
• fascinating
• savoury
• palatable
• dulcet
• happy
• blest
• delightsome
• alluring
• blissful
• enviable
• enchanting
• inviting
• entertaining
• cheerful
• calming
• gracious
• relishable
• joyous
• cheery
• amiable
• goodly
• hospitable
• personable
• affable
• exhilarating
• rapturous
• ecstatic
• kindly
• genial
• euphoric
• glad
• intoxicating
• good-natured
• recreative
• diverting
• felicific
• gemütlich
• elating
• nirvanic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpleasant
• disagreeable
• ghastly
• unwelcome
• horrid
• abominable
• disgusting
• miserable
• wretched
• unpalatable
• vile
• repulsive
• hellish
• obnoxious
• offensive
• flat
• repugnant
• unsavory
• odious
• distasteful
• boring
• dull
• hateful
• detestable
• tedious
• insipid
• bilious
• repellent
• abhorrent
• sad
• commonplace
• tragic
• irksome
• unhappy
• gloomy
• stale
• dismal
• god-awful
• dreary
• pleasureless
• mournful
• sorrowful
• yucky
• depressing
• doleful
• revulsive
• lugubrious
• deplorable
• regrettable
• joyless
• yukky
• lamentable
• irritating
• annoying
• dolorous
• lachrymose
• displeasing
• heartbreaking
• vexing
• tragical
• repellant
• exasperating
• hostile
• aggravating
• perturbing
• disheartening
• heartrending
• forbidding
• dissatisfying
• disturbing
• maddening
• intimidating
• infuriating
• distressing
• upsetting
• peeving
• enraging
• outraging
• enflaming
• inflaming
• angering
• rankling
• riling
• incensing

4

as in sexy

sexually attractive

hundreds of fans got in line to take selfies with the luscious soap opera star

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sexy
• desirable
• hot
• toothsome
• bodacious
• dishy
• seductive
• nubile
• foxy
• alluring
• hunky
• sultry
• studly
• vampish
• vampy

Examples of luscious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

TikTokers have fallen in love with the intense volume that this mascara provides, creating a bold, luscious look with just a few swipes. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024

Long Say hello to hydration with this Julep Lip Balm which is a moisturizing lip product for anyone looking to achieve luscious, kissable lips. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024

On the palate, a harmonious blend of rich baking spices and luscious red fruits unfolds, while a subtly dry finish reveals hints of buttery marmalade on toast. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

In the sketch, Yang cosplays as the Brit phenom, clad in all black with matching shades and a luscious wavy wig, all emulating the Grammy nominee. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024

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