tasty
pronunciation
How to pronounce tasty in British English:
UK [ˈteɪsti]
How to pronounce tasty in American English:
US [ˈteɪsti]
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- Adjective:
- especially pleasing to the taste
- pleasing to the sense of taste
Word Origin
- tasty (adj.)
- 1610s, "having agreeable flavor, palatable," from taste (n.) + -y (2); in late 18c. it also could mean "tasteful, elegant" (from the secondary sense of taste (n.)). Related: Tastiness.
Example
- 1. Those with self-control chose healthy foods over tasty foods .
- 2. So what makes the tasty red fruit so beneficial ?
- 3. Cornel is sour , but tasty and healthy berry .
- 4. They are very tasty in jams , jellies , pies and juices .
- 5. Drizzle with olive oil and champagne vinegar for a light and tasty dressing .