superdelicious en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- English delicious English superdelicious From super- + delicious.
Meanings
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(of foods or beverages) Extremely delicious. ▸ Great-tasting.
...with one of the cherries of Sollies-Pont drowned therein, is a superdelicious thing, unexcelled in all the "made drinks" the world knows to-day.
1906, Francis Miltoun, Rambles on the Riviera:Near-synonyms: hyperpalatable, scrumptious, scrumdiddlyumptious; see also Thesaurus:delicious
For ice cream lovers — at least 25 superdelicious flavors; also shakes, sundaes and sandwiches.
1982, Florence Lemkowitz, Robert C Fisher, Mexico 1983:
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(of persons) Extremely delicious. ▸ Very attractive.
Near-synonyms: scrumptious; see also Thesaurus:attractive
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most superdelicious | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more superdelicious | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
desirable · appealing · appealing · palatable · delicious · desirable · delicious
Synonyms
coying · illecebrous · moreish · charming · flavorous · lickerish · bewitching · prepossessing · seducing · appetizing · dainty · tempting · winsome · heart-throbbing · fascinating · catchy · sapid · delectable · nummy · appetizing · desirable · enticing · finger-lickin' good · attracting · tasty · seductive · lip-smacking · attractive · enticive · scrumdiddlyumptious · hyperpalatable · scrumptious · flavorsome · exquisite · inviting · palatable · mouthwatering · enchanting · flavorful · luscious · delish · tasteful · toothful · witching · lekker · delicious · engaging · fetching · exciting · taking · toothsome · alluring · savory · ambrosial · winning · scrummy · ono · captivating · yummy · scrumptious · gustful · appealing