toothsome
ˈtuːθsəm
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Definition of toothsome - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
foodRareUKdelicious and pleasing to the tasteRareUK
  • The toothsome cake was a hit at the party.
appetizing savory tasty
2.
textureRarehaving a pleasing texture when bittenRare
  • The toothsome bread had a perfect crust.
delicious palatable tasty
3.
appearanceDatedUKvisually appealing or attractiveDatedUK
  • She wore a toothsome dress to the gala..
appealing attractive
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Origin of toothsome

Old English, tōþ (tooth) + sum (some)

Examples of toothsome in a sentence

  • She couldn't resist the toothsome aroma of the freshly baked bread.
  • The toothsome pasta was a delight to eat.
  • Everyone loved the toothsome texture of the cookies.
  • The toothsome decor caught everyone's eye.
  • His toothsome smile charmed the audience.

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  1. French:délicieux, séduisant, ...
  2. German:köstlich, delikat, ...
  3. Italian:delizioso, saporito, ...
  4. Spanish:delicioso, atractivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:saboroso, charmoso, ...
  6. Chinese:美味的, 香脆的, ...
  7. Japanese:美味しい, 歯ごたえのある, ...
  8. Arabic:لَذِيذ, هَشّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:טָעִים, מַרְהִיב, ...
  10. Russian:вкусный, приятный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:смачний, привабливий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वादिष्ट, मुलायम, ...
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