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- [dih-lish]
- /dɪˈlɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-lish]
- /dɪˈlɪʃ/
Definitions of delish word
- abbreviation DELISH delicious 3
- adjective delish delicious (defs 1, 2). 1
- abbreviation DELISH Delicious. 1
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Origin of delish
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; by shortening and alteration
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Parts of speech for Delish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delish popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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delish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delish
adj delish
- yummy — very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.
- tempting — that tempts; enticing or inviting.
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
- delectable — If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
adjective delish
- savoury — pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
- tantalising — to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
Antonyms for delish
adj delish
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- unappetizing — appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
adjective delish
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
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