Delicious
/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/noun
Highly pleasing to the sense of taste.
Did you know?The word 'delicious' is linked to the Latin 'deliciae', meaning 'delight', and reflects how ancient cultures viewed food as a source of pleasure and indulgence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*delə-
“to be sweet or pleasant”
Latin
Latin
deliciae
“delights, pleasures, or luxuries, often associated with food and enjoyment”
Old French
Old French
delicieux
“delightful or pleasing, particularly in taste or appearance”
Middle English
Middle English
delicious
“pleasing to the taste, enjoyable, often used in reference to food”
Modern English
English
delicious
“highly enjoyable or pleasing, specifically in relation to food and flavors.”
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