Pronunciation: [dɪlˈɪʃəs] (IPA) 
Delicious is a word used to describe how good food tastes. It is spelled with a "d" sound at the beginning, followed by two "e" sounds that are pronounced like "uh". The "l" sound is pronounced like "el", not "ul". The "i" is pronounced like "ih", and the "c" is pronounced like "sh". The second "i" is pronounced like "eye", and the final "ous" is pronounced like "us". Together, this creates the word "dih-LISH-uhs".
Delicious is an adjective that describes something as extremely pleasing or enjoyable to the taste, often invoking a strong sense of pleasure and satisfaction. This term is primarily used to describe food, but it can also extend to drinks, flavors, or even experiences that bring great delight and satisfaction.
When referring to food, delicious suggests that the item being described has a particularly enjoyable, savory, or appetizing flavor. It implies that the taste is highly appealing, providing a positive sensory experience that gratifies the palate. The term is subjective, varying from person to person based on individual preferences, cultural backgrounds, and personal experiences. However, in common usage, it typically suggests that a food item is flavorful, delectable, or even scrumptious.
Delicious can also encompass a broader range of experiences beyond just taste. For instance, a breathtaking scenic view, an enticing smell, or an enticing texture could be described as delicious. This usage metaphorically indicates that the experience is exceptionally enjoyable, pleasurable, or satisfying in a similar way to the gratifying taste of a delicious meal.
Overall, delicious encapsulates the notion of an exceptionally enjoyable, flavorful, and satisfying experience, particularly when associated with food or sensory pleasure.
Highly pleasing to the taste or other sense; very grateful; exquisitely delightful.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "delicious" comes from the Latin word "deliciosus", which means "delightful", "giving pleasure", or "delicious". This Latin term is derived from the verb "delicere", meaning "to allure" or "to entice". The Old French word "delicios" also contributed to the evolution of the word, before it eventually made its way into Middle English as "delicious" in the 14th century.
