tasty

/ˈteɪsti/
adjectiveBeginner
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

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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
suffix
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