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tasty

[ tey-stee ]

adjective

, tast·i·er, tast·i·est.
  1. good-tasting; savory:

    a tasty canapé.

    Synonyms: appetizing, toothsome, delectable, delicious

  2. Informal. having or showing good taste; tasteful.


tasty

/ ˈteɪstɪ /

adjective

  1. having a pleasant flavour
  2. informal.
    attractive: used chiefly by men when talking of women
  3. informal.
    skilful or impressive

    she was a bit tasty with a cutlass

  4. (of cheddar cheese) having a strong flavour


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Derived Forms

  • ˈtastily, adverb
  • ˈtastiness, noun

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Other Words From

  • tasti·ly adverb
  • tasti·ness noun
  • un·tasti·ly adverb
  • un·tasty adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tasty1

First recorded in 1610–20; taste + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Try drinking your fruits and veggies with these healthy (and tasty) green smoothie recipes.

Both were moderate, Neptunes-produced hits—and then Tasty happened.

Silence and apathy are key ingredients to a tasty helping of bigotry.

Healthy enough for a meal, but tasty like a dessert (I just made that up).

The buckwheat with pork fat and boiled potatoes is served in cellophane bowls and is fresh and tasty.

Why, Tip says she's the best-lookin' woman in the walley, and that she's a terrible tasty dresser.

Several small kiosks at the corners and sides of the terrace give to the whole a somewhat bizarre though tasty appearance.

Mademoiselle St. Sillery was much distressed that she had no dress so tasty as those of the ladies.

Over there they make each dish as tasty as they can, and good eating is one of the main objects in life.

Broiling is a very convenient way of cooking meat, because it is very quick, and it makes meat very tasty and very wholesome.

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