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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kœst-likh
"Die köstlichen Erdbeeren waren das Highlight des Desserts."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste or smell.
"The luscious strawberries were the highlight of the dessert." - 2
Richly appealing to the senses, especially in terms of beauty or luxury.
"The luscious fabrics used in the gown made it truly exquisite."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'luscious' originates from the Latin 'luscus', meaning 'delightful' or 'pleasing', which evolved through Old French 'luscious' in the 14th century, retaining the connotation of richness and sweetness, particularly in relation to food and beauty.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Luscious" is said worldwide
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délicieux
Transliteration: day-lee-syuh
"Les fraises délicieuses étaient le point culminant du dessert."
köstlich
Transliteration: kœst-likh
"Die köstlichen Erdbeeren waren das Highlight des Desserts."
delizioso
Transliteration: deh-leet-zee-oh-so
"Le fragole deliziose erano il punto culminante del dessert."
delicioso
Transliteration: deh-lee-syoh-so
"Las fresas deliciosas fueron el punto culminante del postre."
delicioso
Transliteration: deh-lee-zee-oh-so
"Os morangos deliciosos foram o destaque da sobremesa."
स्वादिष्ट
Transliteration: svaadisht
"स्वादिष्ट स्ट्रॉबेरी मिठाई का मुख्य आकर्षण थीं।"
美味的
Transliteration: měi wèi de
"美味的草莓是甜点的亮点。"
맛있는
Transliteration: mas-issneun
"맛있는 딸기가 디저트의 하이라이트였습니다."
美味しい
Transliteration: oishii
"美味しいイチゴはデザートのハイライトでした。"
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