toothsome

adjective

tooth·some ˈtüth-səm How to pronounce toothsome (audio)

: agreeable, attractive

: sexually attractive

a toothsome blonde

: of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : delicious

crisp toothsome fried chicken

toothsomely adverb

toothsomeness noun

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One meaning of tooth is "a fondness or taste for something specified." Toothsome comes from this definition of tooth plus the suffix -some, meaning "characterized by." Although toothsome was at first used to describe general attractiveness, it quickly developed a second sense that was specific to the sense of taste (perhaps because from as far back as Chaucer's time, tooth could also refer specifically to eating and the sense of taste). In addition, toothsome is now showing signs of acquiring a third sense, "toothy" (as in "a toothsome grin"), but this sense is not yet established enough to qualify for dictionary entry.

Example Sentences

the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood

Recent Examples on the Web If at any point the grits get very thick and are still too toothsome for your liking, simply add more liquid and continue cooking.

Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables.

Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault.

Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 For her version of southern Italian anelletti al forno, Rodriguez’s pasta team braids strands of dough by hand into perfect, toothsome rings—all the better looking and for catching tiny bites of escarole and braised pork cheek.

Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022 That high fiber content weighs down breads and results in cookies that are toothsome, to put it gently.

Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2021 Reward yourself with a bowl of polpette (meatballs) smothered in parmesan sauce and passatelli, a toothsome local noodle speciality made from parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg.

Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 The messiness of ripe fruit, the decadence of something toothsome and cold, combined into a single pan and delivered in one slice as an antidote to whatever ails.

Washington Post, 30 July 2021 Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup, or the equally toothsome mushroom and gruyere omelet.

Joanna O'leary, Chron, 14 June 2021 See More

toothsome

adjective

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste a toothsome chocolate dessert

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

as in desirable

sexually attractive the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of toothsome are appetizing, palatable, savory, and tasty. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

The words appetizing and toothsome can be used in similar contexts, but appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

While the synonyms palatable and toothsome are close in meaning, palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

While in some cases nearly identical to toothsome, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

In some situations, the words tasty and toothsome are roughly equivalent. However, tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

单词	toothsome
释义	toothsome adjective tooth·some ˈtüth-səm 1 a : agreeable, attractive b : sexually attractive a toothsome blonde 2 : of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : delicious crisp toothsome fried chicken toothsomely adverb toothsomeness noun Did you know? One meaning of tooth is "a fondness or taste for something specified." Toothsome comes from this definition of tooth plus the suffix -some, meaning "characterized by." Although toothsome was at first used to describe general attractiveness, it quickly developed a second sense that was specific to the sense of taste (perhaps because from as far back as Chaucer's time, tooth could also refer specifically to eating and the sense of taste). In addition, toothsome is now showing signs of acquiring a third sense, "toothy" (as in "a toothsome grin"), but this sense is not yet established enough to qualify for dictionary entry. Synonyms ambrosial appetizing dainty delectable delicious delish flavorful flavorsome luscious lush mouthwatering palatable savory savoury scrumptious succulent tasteful tasty toothy yummy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood Recent Examples on the Web If at any point the grits get very thick and are still too toothsome for your liking, simply add more liquid and continue cooking. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 All the prepared bites were quickly claimed, leaving bare a lush display of toothsome raw vegetables. Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The star red of my tasting was the 2019 vintage of this lithe, toothsome Cinsault. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 For her version of southern Italian anelletti al forno, Rodriguez’s pasta team braids strands of dough by hand into perfect, toothsome rings—all the better looking and for catching tiny bites of escarole and braised pork cheek. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 July 2022 That high fiber content weighs down breads and results in cookies that are toothsome, to put it gently. Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2021 Reward yourself with a bowl of polpette (meatballs) smothered in parmesan sauce and passatelli, a toothsome local noodle speciality made from parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg. Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021 The messiness of ripe fruit, the decadence of something toothsome and cold, combined into a single pan and delivered in one slice as an antidote to whatever ails. Washington Post, 30 July 2021 Then indulge in a plat de côtes de boeuf braisés, tender braised short ribs flanked by potato mousse and drizzled with cabernet syrup, or the equally toothsome mushroom and gruyere omelet. Joanna O'leary, Chron, 14 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition toothsome adjective tooth·some ˈtüth-səm : pleasing to the taste : delicious toothsome adjective 1 as in delicious very pleasing to the sense of taste a toothsome chocolate dessert Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delicious edible delectable flavorful tasty tasteful toothy flavorsome scrumptious succulent appetizing savory luscious yummy mouthwatering dainty palatable lush ambrosial delightful savoury delish heavenly pleasant satisfying pleasing eatable digestible exquisite agreeable delicate rare gratifying choice Antonyms & Near Antonyms unsavory insipid tasteless unpalatable unappetizing flat distasteful banal stale tedious flavorless commonplace boring noisome unwholesome noxious stinky smelly yucky unpleasant yukky wretched repulsive disagreeable disgusting miserable repugnant detestable abominable awful horrid offensive nauseating repellent sickening foul abhorrent repellant See More 2 as in desirable sexually attractive the movie star and his supermodel girlfriend are considered the most toothsome couple in Hollywood Synonyms & Similar Words desirable sexy luscious hot dishy bodacious seductive alluring nubile foxy sultry hunky studly vampish vampy Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of toothsome are appetizing, palatable, savory, and tasty. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness. an enticing array of toothsome desserts The words appetizing and toothsome can be used in similar contexts, but appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste. appetizing hors d'oeuvres While the synonyms palatable and toothsome are close in meaning, palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. butterflies that birds find palatable While in some cases nearly identical to toothsome, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness. dumplings with savory fillings In some situations, the words tasty and toothsome are roughly equivalent. However, tasty implies a pronounced taste. a tart and tasty pie
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toothsome

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