undelicious

de·li·cious

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-lish-uh s]
- /dɪˈlɪʃ əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-lish-uh s]
- /dɪˈlɪʃ əs/

Definitions of undelicious word

adjective undelicious highly pleasing to the senses, especially to taste or smell: a delicious dinner; a delicious aroma. 1
adjective undelicious very pleasing; delightful: a delicious sense of humor. 1
noun undelicious (initial capital letter) a red or yellow variety of apple, cultivated in the U.S. 1
adjective undelicious (rare) Not delicious; disagreeable to the senses. 0

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Origin of undelicious

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin dēliciōsus, equivalent to Latin dēliciae delight + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Undelicious

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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undelicious popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for undelicious

adj undelicious

culinary — Culinary means concerned with cooking.
delish — delicious
dietary — of or relating to diet: a dietary cure.
eatable — edible.

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