Definition for DE-LI'CIOUS

DE-LI'CIOUS, a. [Fr. delicieux; L. delicatus; deliciæ; Sp. delicioso; It. delizioso.]

  1. Highly pleasing to the taste; most sweet or grateful to the senses; affording exquisite pleasure; as, a delicious viand; delicious fruit or wine.
  2. Most pleasing to the mind; very grateful; yielding exquisite delight; as, this poem affords a delicious entertainment.

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