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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

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

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of tasty Don’t forget to snag the cookbook for tasty recipes! Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The deli carries cheese from all over the world, plus sells trays of ready-to-serve charcuterie slices so busy hosts can put together a tasty display in no time at all. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025 Feed them to your cat companion directly from the tube as a scrumptious snack or a tasty meal topper. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Slip on some tropical garb, stock up on kitschy decor and whip up tasty tiki drinks. Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
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  • Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Mix up your weeknight menu with this delicious copycat chicken recipe.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
  • On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
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    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Apr. 2025
  • A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
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    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • Have a satisfying dinner: Include fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full longer and reduce cravings later.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The videos are super satisfying and have led to The Pink Stuff becoming one of Amazon’s best-selling cleaning products.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.
    Anne Marie Drummond Lee, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
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    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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