delicious
UK: dɪˈlɪʃəs | US: dɪˈlɪʃəs
adj. highly pleasing to the taste or smell
adj. giving great pleasure or enjoyment
delicious = deli<pleasant> + cious<adjective suffix>
- deli (from Latin deliciosus, derived from deliciae "delight, pleasure")
- cious (Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "full of" or "characterized by")
Etymology Origin:
The word "delicious" traces back to Latin deliciosus, meaning "full of delight." It evolved through Old French delicieux before entering Middle English. The root deliciae (delight) reflects the sensory joy associated with taste and pleasure, logically extending to describe anything highly enjoyable.
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
She prepared a delicious meal with fresh herbs from her garden.
The aroma of the delicious soup filled the entire house.
He described the concert as a delicious experience for the senses.
They shared a delicious moment of laughter under the stars.