tasty
/ˈteɪsti/adjective★Beginner
informal
Having a pleasant or delicious flavor; enjoyable to eat or drink
The restaurant served a tasty meal.
The chef prepared a tasty dessert.
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Often used to describe food that is flavorful and enjoyable.
Collocations
tasty treata delicious snack or desserttasty meala flavorful and enjoyable dish
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
taste testphrase
a trial to evaluate the flavor of food or drink
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'tasty' to describe food that is flavorful and enjoyable, often in informal settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Avoid using 'tasty' to describe non-food items unless metaphorically.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'tasty,' from 'taste' + '-y' (suffix forming adjectives).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to describe food and drinks.
Word Breakdown
taste
the sensation of flavor
root-y
suffix forming adjectives
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