tasty

/ˈteɪsti/
adjectiveBeginner delicious or flavorful
informal

Having a pleasant and satisfying flavor; delicious.

She made a tasty soup with fresh ingredients.

The soup was very flavorful because it was made with fresh ingredients.

The dessert was so tasty that I couldn't stop eating it.

The dessert was so delicious that I couldn't resist eating more.

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Often used to describe food that is enjoyable to eat due to its flavor.

Collocations

tasty treata delicious snack or desserttasty meala flavorful and satisfying dish

Related Phrases

taste testphrase
an evaluation of food or drink to determine its flavor

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'tasty' to describe food that is flavorful and enjoyable, especially in casual conversations.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'tasty,' meaning 'having a good taste,' from 'taste' + '-y' (suffix forming adjectives).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe food that is enjoyable to eat.

Word Breakdown

taste
the sensation of flavor
root
+
-y
suffix forming adjectives
suffix
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