🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

delizioso

Pronunciation / Transliteration: deh-leet-zee-oh-so

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Luscious/ˈlʌʃ.əs/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Le fragole deliziose erano il punto culminante del dessert."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste or smell.

    "The luscious strawberries were the highlight of the dessert."
  2. 2

    Richly appealing to the senses, especially in terms of beauty or luxury.

    "The luscious fabrics used in the gown made it truly exquisite."

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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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