juicy

1 of 2

adjective

ˈjü-sē

juicier; juiciest

Synonyms of juicy

: having much juice : succulent

: rewarding or profitable especially financially : fat

juicy contract

a juicy dramatic role

: rich in interest : colorful

juicy details

: sensational, racy

a juicy scandal

: full of vitality : lusty

juicily

ˈjü-sə-lē

adverb

juiciness

ˈjü-sē-nəs

noun

juiciness

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noun

juic·i·ness -sēnə̇s

-sin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being juicy

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Examples of juicy in a Sentence

Adjective The meat is tender and juicy. a juicy bit of news I want to know all the juicy details. She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.

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Its notes of bright pine, juicy pomegranate and mandarin, and spicy cinnamon and cloves combine into what, for me, is the winter scent. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Oct. 2026 Some juicy insight arrives on November 4, when Mercury conjoins the Sun in Scorpio. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 Baugh’s decision to sign with Georgia’s fiercest rival adds a juicy subplot to Saturday’s showdown, even within a family featuring some Bulldogs’ backers. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 The crispy coating had that perfect, satisfying crunch, giving way to juicy meat packed with salt and seasoning without being overly greasy. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

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First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē

juicier; juiciest

: having much juice : succulent

: rich in interest : colorful

: racy entry 1 sense 2

a juicy scandal

juicily

-sə-lē

adverb

juiciness

-sē-nəs

noun

juicy

adjective

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juicy

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