Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Delicious
delicious, adj. [OFr and AFr. < L. dēliciæ, delight, pleasure, charm.] (webplay: delight, most, sweet).
- Pleasing; gratifying; desirable; delectable; delightful; melodious; harmonious.
- Exquisite; exhilarating; tingling.
- Sweet; enchanting; charming; angelic.
- Admirable; [fig.] celestial; heavenly; glorious.
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