luscious
What does "luscious" mean?
"Luscious" describes something that is rich, sweet, and highly pleasing to the senses, particularly taste or smell. Think of a perfectly ripe, juicy peach or a decadent slice of chocolate cake; the word evokes a sense of abundance and deep, satisfying indulgence. While often used for food, it can also describe things that are visually rich or luxurious, such as velvet fabric or thick, healthy hair. It carries a slightly sensory or even sensual undertone, suggesting that the object of description is almost "too good" to resist.
"luscious" in conversation
Choosing dessert
That strawberry tart looks absolutely luscious.
That strawberry tart looks absolutely luscious.
I know, the glaze is so shiny! Let's get two.
I know, the glaze is so shiny! Let's get two.
Used here to describe the visual appeal and promise of rich flavor in food.
Complimenting a hairstyle
Your hair looks so luscious today, what did you do to it?
Your hair looks so luscious today, what did you do to it?
I tried a new deep-conditioning mask, it worked wonders!
I tried a new deep-conditioning mask, it worked wonders!
Used to describe hair that appears healthy, thick, and well-nourished.
"luscious" in a sentence
She took a bite of the luscious, ripe mango.
She took a bite of the luscious, ripe mango.
The garden was filled with luscious, velvet-petaled roses in full bloom.
The garden was filled with luscious, velvet-petaled roses in full bloom.
His luscious prose captured the opulence of the Victorian era perfectly.
His luscious prose captured the opulence of the Victorian era perfectly.
